Fidel Castro's Five Decades in Power

Fidel Castro, Cuba's revolutionary leader who ousted a military dictatorship to install the first communist regime in the Western Hemisphere, announced that he is stepping down as president, ending his half-century rule.

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This Story Uncertainty in Cuba as Castro Steps Down Article \| MEXICO CITY, Feb. 19 -- Fidel Castro, the Marxist revolutionary and nemesis of 10 U.S. presidents, resigned as Cuba's paramount leader Tuesday after dominating the island's politics and society for nearly five decades. Raúl Castro, Leader With a Freer Hand The Two Paths of Castro's Legacy in Latin America Episodes in Power Transcript: Castro Resigns as Cuba's President REACTION IN MIAMI: Tepid Response From Cubans in U.S. Bush: Hopes for Democratic Transition in Cuba Special Report: Fidel Castro Castro stepping down as Cuban leader OPINION: A Card to Play for Cuba's Freedom: A Card to Play for Cuba's Freedom Graphic: A Country in Transition OPINION: Our Failed Punitive Policy EDITORIAL: Big Brother Steps Down U.S. POLICY: Change Toward Cuba Likely to Come Slowly End of Castro's Rule Opens Door for Reforms Full Text of Fidel Castro's Resignation Letter Fidel Castro's Five Decades in Power Transcript: Opinion Focus E.J.'s Precinct: Fidel's Gone, Now What?		Network News X Profile View More Activity TOOLBOX E-Mail This Reprints		More on washingtonpost.com • More Photo News » washingtonpost.com
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