Is Fidel Castro already dead or dying?

This is the text of Fidel Castro’s message today:

Translated by The Miami Herald

I cannot invent good news, because that wouldn't be ethical. And if the news were bad, the only one to benefit is the enemy.

... the state of my health becomes a state secret that cannot be divulged constantly, and our compatriots must understand that.

... the situation is stable,

... the situation will remain stable for many days before a verdict can be delivered.

... in the country everything goes on and will go on perfectly well. The country is prepared for its defense by the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the people.

A prepared text read out on the radio by an official with some ominous tones about his condition. How long since he was last seen in public?

No matter what your opinion of him, his passing will have reverberations around the world.
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That's something that I had suspected and voiced in this thread here...

Castro hands power over to brother

More discussion here also:

Do you think Castro will die soon

Sorry I missed those. Thanks for posting the links.

Closing.
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