1953-07-26

Fidel Castro’s Ashes Buried In Santiago de Cuba

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Fidel Castro’s ashes have been laid to rest in the Cuban city of Santiago, nine days after his death at 90. Crowds lined the streets to see the cortege heading to the Santa Ifigenia cemetery for a private ceremony. “There were no speeches. It was very simple,” France’s representative, Environment Minister Segolene Royal, said afterwards. … Read more

Memorial For Fidel Castro Underway In Cuba

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Thousands of people have gathered at the Plaza de la Revolución Antonio Maceo in Santiago de Cuba where a memorial service is being held for Fidel Castro. Castro’s ashes arrived Saturday in Santiago after a four-day tour across the island nation. Starting in Havana, the tour reversed the route Castro took across the island after … Read more