He is now being called a statesman and visionary.
Children sing a birthday song next to a cake that reads in Spanish "Congragulation Commander" at an event honouring Fidel Castro on his 84th birthday in Havana, Cuba. AP photo
Around 200 children's choirs appeared across Cuba on Friday as part of celebrations marking its leader Fidel Castro's 84th birthday.
Another concert is planned on Saturday on the steps of the University of Havana, where the leader of the Cuban revolution and former President studied law.
The artists' festival “For Fidel and For Peace” began on Thursday with more concerts and poetry readings.
Mr. Castro was born on August 13, 1926. Shortly before his 80th birthday in 2006, he became seriously ill and handed over leadership of the government to his brother Raul. After Cabinet elections in 2008, Mr. Raul Castro became the head of state and government. The former President remained the leader of the Communist Party.
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Amazing considering:
El camino de Fidel a su 84 cumpleaños no ha sido fácil, tomando en cuenta que, además de lo que él ha considerado una grave enfermedad, ha debido superar más de 640 planes de sus adversarios para asesinarlo, acciones que, según su servicio de seguridad, han sido organizada en su mayoría por la Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA, por su sigla en inglés) de Estados Unidos.
(Fidel's road to his 84th birthday has not been easy, taking into account that in addition to what he considered a serious illness, he has had to overcome more than 640 plots by his enemies to assassinate him, actions which, according to his security service, were organized in large part by the CIA ...)
http://www.telesurtv.net/noticias/secciones/nota/76526-NN/fidel-castro-celebra-sus-84-anos-con-vigente-condicion-de-estadista-y-visionario/