Last week, Fidel Castro handed over the reigns to his brother Raul for medical reasons. This announcement caused quite a global stir. As Cubans face an uncertain leadership future onlookers around the world question: Is this the end to Castro's 47 year rule?

Content Producer George James Fachner is earning his Master's in Law at George Mason University, and has scribed political editorials for AC since March 2006. If you're intrigued by the recent news and want to know more about Cuba, check out George's article How Fidel Castro Has Remained in Power.

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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/24035/how_fidel_castro_has_remained_in_power.html