Fidel is dead: Here's how the world reacted
Commandante Fidel Castro, the liberator of thousands of Cubans from oppression, breathed his last on Friday, at the age of 90, after emerging victorious from 638 assassination attempts orchestrated throughout his life.
While Cuba mourns his death, and parts of America celebrate, here are the political perspectives:
Narendra Modi, prime minister, India:
I extend my deepest condolences to the Government & people of Cuba on the sad demise of Fidel Castro. May his soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2016
Fidel Castro was one of the most iconic personalities of the 20th century. India mourns the loss of a great friend.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2016
Sitaram Yechury, secretary, Communist Party of India (Marxist):
End of an era. But revolutionaries like Fidel Castro live forever. pic.twitter.com/4mXNHNTZM6
— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) November 26, 2016
Imran Khan, chairman, tehreek-e- insaf, Pakistan and former cricketer:
1. Today the world lost an iconic revolutionary leader Fidel Castro who liberated his nation from all vestiges of imperialism.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 26, 2016
2. Castro reasserted the Cuban nation's dignity & self worth that withstood US aggression & became a global ldr for anti colonial struggles
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 26, 2016
Enrique Pena Nieto, president, Mexico:
Lamento el fallecimiento de Fidel Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana y referente emblemático del siglo XX.
— Enrique Peña Nieto (@EPN) November 26, 2016
Fidel Castro fue un amigo de México, promotor de una relación bilateral basada en el respeto, el diálogo y la solidaridad.
— Enrique Peña Nieto (@EPN) November 26, 2016
Nelson Mandela Foundation:
#NelsonMandela Foundation sends deepest condolences to the people & government of Cuba on passing of Fidel Castro https://t.co/5R3ySxl3MA pic.twitter.com/YeLt2zaw7f
— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) November 26, 2016