Now that Fidel Castro is dead, we cannot let Cuba's history be corrupted
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Your support makes all the difference.I had the chance to visit Cuba a few years ago crossing the country from east to west. Castro's legacy might be criticised but he had an aim and kept to his principles. I found a delightful country and friendly people. Despite being poor they can own their homes and have free health and education and music is everywhere.
I sincerely hope that with Trump at the helm of their large neighbour, we shall not see another real estate and financial speculative bonanza with Trump Towers and casinos.
But whatever the future, Raul Castro must keep and protect the Museo de la Revolucion, which covers the history of the revolution, even if it is anti-American.
Peter Fieldman
Paris
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