Fidel Castro Goes Out in Public: Continues to Be Not Dead

By Kyle Munzenrieder Mon., Feb. 4 2013 at 10:45 AM

There are two great myths about Cuba: that Fidel Castro is already dead, and that they actually have democracy. Well, yesterday Castro was spotted out in public for the first time in three years to cast a ballot in yesterday's general election. Because, you know, every vote is really important in Cuba.

It's apparently the first time Castro has voted publicly in a Cuban election since he passed power to his brother Raul in 2008. It was also his longest public appearance since 2010.

Castro chatted with school children and reporters, but noticeably was unable to walk without assistance. He held onto the hand of a bodyguard and was noticeably hunched over during the entire appearance.

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Fla Politics

the nerve of that guy going out pretending not to be dead ;)

moalta

Viva Cuba! Viva Fidel! The Cuban people have indeed made enormous sacrifices to maintain their independence and dignity from becoming a commercial puppet of the US. The comments here by those who do not respect or understand Castro or the Cuban experience demonstrate THEIR ignorance and warped values.

Rachel Penabella

Hey Jesse - why don't you go take a plane into Cuba so you can suck Fidel's wrinkled BLEEP! Then you can preach the word all you want. Until then - you are just a MEOW! Hahahahaha!

Anam Saeed

Fidel is one of last signs of a truly free world, courage and valor :-) I hope he lives for another 100 years. !!

Nomejodas Pleez

Oye tu estupido @ Jesse nevel you are obviously an idiot that needs attention and has no idea what you speak of...unless ur castros bitch and get perks for sucking his ass...then I guess ur just giving ur side of a putasucias' story...other than that just stfu y vplp thank you and have a nice day

Joao De Nacimiento

lol, have you not considered that Fidel along with his administration, have the sucked the life out of their own country?

Jesse Nevel

Fidel is not a vampire, America is the bloodsucking vampire that wants to suck the blood and resources of Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. Fidel Castro is a hero of the world's struggling peoples! Miami New Times is imperialist propaganda trash!