Cuba at a Crossroads on Castro's Centennial | Texas News

Cuba celebrates Fidel Castro’s centennial with art, books, and his ever-present imagery — but the festivities come amid deep economic crisis, power outages, and fuel shortages worsened by U.S. sanctions. While some hail him as a champion of the poor and education, others see him as the architect of a system that stifled freedoms and now traps the nation. Raúl Castro, 95, made a rare public appearance alongside President Díaz-Canel, who framed Fidel as a defender against foreign threats. For younger Cubans, Castro is a distant historical figure — his legacy powerful, but not lived in their daily reality. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79fe8215d9706821