CASTRO SUCCESSION TAKES SHAPE IN CUBA UNDER BROTHER

Anthony Boadle of Reuters writes about the Castro succession and some key points in his article:

• Government sources say the acting president [Raul Castro] has been very active holding dozens of meetings, strengthening the ruling Communist Party and getting involved in areas of policy that were his brother’s domain, such as the economy.
• His first moves — continuing a drive against corruption that has landed managers of state companies in jail and passing measures for stricter discipline in the work place.
• Analysts say it is unlikely Raul Castro will introduce reforms while his brother is still alive and able to veto them, and while he feels the threat of U.S. destabilization is real.
• Analysts say the parade also will serve as a warning to Cubans, whose loyalty to Raul Castro is not the same as for his brother and could falter if he cannot improve their living standards.

Read the full article here.

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