Hot Spot DXing: Raul Castro New Cuban President

HAVANA, Cuba — Cuba's parliament named Raul Castro president on Sunday, ending nearly 50 years of rule by his brother Fidel but leaving the island's communist system unshaken. In a surprise move, an old guard revolutionary leader was named No. 2, suggesting that major changes are not likely anytime soon.
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Raul Castro Named Cuban President
Cuba's National Assembly unanimously votes to confirm Raul Castro as president to replace his brother Fidel.
BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/

Raul Castro Becomes Cuba's Leader

Drudge Report: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8V0T0N84&show_article=1

Profile: Raul Castro
BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/5234790.stm

Raul Castro takes over as Cuba President
Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/

Radio Havana Cuba - shortwave services
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(DX Mix News # 505 via Alokesh Gupta