Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90, as reported by Cuban state media. He had been in declining health since an intestinal ailment in 2006, after which he ceded power to his brother Raul Castro. Castro, who led Cuba for nearly 50 years following the 1959 revolution, is remembered as a controversial figure. While some leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have praised him as a remarkable leader, many others criticize him as a brutal dictator responsible for widespread human rights abuses, including the imprisonment and disappearance of dissenters. This dichotomy in reactions has sparked significant debate, with some mocking the accolades given to Castro by democratically elected officials. The discussion highlights the complexities of his legacy, contrasting revolutionary ideals with the realities of his regime's oppressive actions.
