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 News from Around the Americas | November 2005 
Fidel Castro in Bustling Good Health
 Prensa Latina
| | Cuban President Fidel Castro has denied CIA reports that he is stricken with Parkinson's disease in a five-hour long speech in which he also vowed to keep the revolution alive and rid the island of corruption. (AFP/Omara Garcia Mederos) |
Havana - Cuba´s president Fidel Castro asserted Thursday he was in good health and worked more than ever, despite alleged US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reports that he was suffering from Parkison´s disease.
"Those who have tried to kill me so many times have been disappointed," assured Fidel at the 60th anniversary ceremony for his entry to Havana´s University.
The 79-year-old head of state spoke on foot for various hours before University Student Federation leaders, students and teachers a year after he accidentally fell and fractured his kneecap and right arm.
The Cuban leader gave details of his operation, adding he was perfectly recovered and the arm rehabilitation continues positively.
On this matter, he said it's still strong enough to hold a gun and he his aim is as good as ever in case of a US aggression.
"Some say the CIA discovered I had Parkinson´s disease," Fidel ridiculed, while flexing his right arm.
He said that instead of inquiring into his health the CIA should be more concerned with how things are with US President George W. Bush.
More Reports Emerge about Castro's Health as Cuban Leader Approaches 80
AP
Havana - Cuban officials haven't responded to reports that Fidel Castro may have Parkinson's disease.
A U-S official in Washington tells The Associated Press says an intelligence analysis concludes the 79-year-old leader may have the ailment, a conclusion first reported by The Miami Herald. Castro has laughed off similar claims in the past.
Reports about his health have increased as speculation swirls about his successor. Some say he has cancer. Others say he has suffered a series of small strokes.
Cuban officials have dismissed reports that Castro has any physical problems. Last month the parliament speaker insisted "he's in excellent health."
Castro has ruled Cuba for 47 years. He has designated his younger brother, Defense Minister Raul Castro, as his successor. Raul Castro is 74. |
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