Cuba at Muncie Free Press - Delaware County Indiana | News and Information
Raul Castro Picked as Cuba's President
MIAMI, FL - Cuba's National Assembly confirmed the transfer of power to Raul Castro, from his brother, Fidel. Officials announced the decision at a meeting Sunday, February 24, 2008, to select the 31 members of the governing Council of State, which includes the presidency.
Statement on Cuba’s Transition
Washington, DC - The following is a statement by Secretary Condoleezza Rice released through the Office of the Spokesman on Sunday, February 24, 2008.
Cuban Exiles Have Mixed Emotions About Bush Speech
Cuban exiles in the Unites States have welcomed President Bush's speech about Cuba in which he voiced support for pro-democracy efforts. But VOA's Brian Wagner reports that some exiles in Miami say the president's latest initiatives do not go far enough to encourage change.
By Brian Wagner
MIAMI, FL - The Cuban population of south Florida was listening closely to the president's speech for signs of possible change in U.S. policy toward the Communist regime of Fidel Castro.
