Castro

[RICHARD ROMEO]

I remember seeing a collection of independent documentaries on PBS 
related to Cuba today.  Much of it was very critical of the Castro 
regime, particularly from the artist communities (I've read some novels, 
too _Dreaming in Cuban_ for one that support the anti-Castro ideology).  
Economically, Cuba is in a shambles, I'm sure in some part by the effects 
of the U.S. boycott.  Generally, I equate Cuba with places like Iran in 
that despite all the rhetoric, these countries have a hard time 
"delivering the melons". 
Also, if you're gonna criticize US foreign policy (there's lots to 
criticize--do we have one is really the question), what about Castro's 
foray into Angola and Mozambique during the 70's.  He wasn't sitting home 
twiddling his thumbs.  He was probably happy Che got killed in 
Bolivia--one less competitor.
Finally, if Cubans were polled, I'd say most would say Castro should step 
down.  

Richard Romeo
Coordinator of Cooperating Collections
The Foundation Center-NYC
212-807-2417
rromeo at fdncenter.org