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World reacts to death of Cuban leader Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro (File: AAP/EFE)

Fidel Castro (File: AAP/EFE)

Several days of national mourning has started in Cuba after the death of the country's former leader, Fidel Castro, at the age of 90. Leaders across Latin America have paid tribute to the leader of the Communist revolution, while his foes have celebrated his death. As Yin Wu reports, Fidel Castro leaves behind a mixed legacy.


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Several days of national mourning has started in Cuba after the death of the country's former leader, Fidel Castro, at the age of 90. Leaders across Latin America have paid tribute to the leader of the Communist revolution, while his foes have celebrated his death. As Yin Wu reports, Fidel Castro leaves behind a mixed legacy.



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