Castro’s health scare a cause for uncertainty
The announcement that Mr Castro had been operated on to repair a “sharp intestinal crisis with sustained bleeding” stunned Cubans on the island and in exile. A decision to temporarily turn over authority to his brother Raul marked the first time that Mr Castro, two weeks away from 80th birthday, had relinquished power.
Cuban exiles celebrated in the streets of Miami, but Havana’s streets were quiet overnight as Cubans awaited further word on Mr Castro’s condition.
