Friday, October 19, 2012

Is Fidel Castro On His Death Bed?

Cuban President Fidel in Brasilia, 2003. Wikipedia

Fidel Castro Suffered A Stroke, Venezuelan Doctor Says -- Miami Herald

A Naples doctor said former Cuban leader Fidel Castro is near ‘a neurovegetative state’ after suffering a stroke.

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and his state of health is so precarious that he has trouble feeding, speaking and recognizing people, said a Venezuelan physician who assured El Nuevo Herald that he has access to firsthand sources and information.

“He suffered an embolic stroke and recognizes absolutely no one,” said José Marquina, a respected doctor who in the past has claimed to have direct information about the illness affecting President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela.

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More News On Rumors That Fidel Castro Has Suffered A Stroke

Despite denials, Fidel Castro health rumor mill continues to churn
-- Washington Post/AP
Fidel Castro in near vegetative state after stroke, doctor claims -- New York Daily News
Doctor claims former Cuban leader Fidel Castro suffered stroke -- FOX News
Fidel Castro reportedly suffers stroke, cannot recognize people -- FOX News
Fidel Castro Responds to Health Rumors (Sort of) -- ABC News/Univision

My Comment:
For someone who no longer has any power .... he is still able to draw a considerable amount of attention to himself. As to what is my take on this story .... I am skeptical .... but the sooner that he is gone .... the better.

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