Presidency of Fidel Castro

Justin Trudeau Will Not Attend Fidel Castro’s Funeral

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must have been feeling the heat. Mr Trudeau will not attend Fidel Castro’s funeral in Cuba this week, despite the decades-long friendship between his father and the former Cuban communist leader. Canada will be represented by Governor General David Johnston at a memorial service in Havana on Tuesday. Mr Trudeau’s … Read more

Fidel Castro’s Death

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The death of Cuban leader Fidel Castro prompted celebrations among the country’s exiles in Miami , but expressions of sorrow from several current af former world leaders. Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev on Saturday hailed Castro, who died aged 90 on Friday, for “strengthening” his island nation. “Fidel stood up and strengthened his country during … Read more