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Is Fidel Castro dead?

The absence of Fidel Castro from the 50th anniversary of Cuba's revolution has sparked concerns about his overall health. We thought readers might be interested in reading a couple News Illustrated pages on our Cuban population and the Cuba revolution. Click on graphic to download page.

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Shaping a community
Economic and politics have helped boost Cuban immigration for almost 50 years, helping shape South Florida's image.
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The birth of a revolution
Fulgencio Batista ruled Cuba through a succession of puppet presidents and then seized power in 1952. His regime provoked years of violent opposition that propelled Fidel Castro to power.


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