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Fidel Castro Temporarily Cedes Power While Undergoing Surgery

Fidel Castro Temporarily Cedes Power While Undergoing Surgery

Cuban President Fidel Castro has temporarily handed over power to his brother Raul while he undergoes surgery to repair an ailment that has caused intestinal bleeding. This marks the first time since he became president in 1959 that Castro has ceded power. We play an excerpt of the documentary "Fidel: The Untold Story." [includes rush transcript]

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