Ian Williams: The left's solidarity with Castro in defiance of the United States is understandable - except when it excuses his own human rights violations
Ben Whitford: Fidel Castro's brother Raúl will introduce economic and political reforms to Cuba, but he does not represent the regime change that George Bush had expected
Their man in Havana
Hugh O'Shaughnessy
Hugh O'Shaughnessy: Bolivia has benefited from a close relationship with Fidel Castro, especially in relation to healthcare. What will happen to that now?
Castro's parting shot
Stephen Wilkinson
Stephen Wilkinson: By resigning, Fidel is allowing Cuba to have a new president before the US does and giving moderate voices a chance to be heard
