Castro's ashes return to cradle of revolutionSANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba -- The convoy carrying the ashes of Cuba's late communist leader Fidel Castro ends an island-wide journey on Saturday in the cradle of his revolution for a big ceremony before his burial. and making daily stops on the way to Santiago de Cuba in the eastern end of the country. Fidel Castro's death on November 25 at age 90 has fueled discussions about his divisive legacy and the direction that the country may take without the omnipresent leader who ruled for almost half a century. This week, the "caravan of freedom" took his ashes on the reverse route. Dissidents, meanwhile, have kept a low profile during the commemorations, calling of regular protests, though they plan to resume their demonstrations after Fidel Castro is buried.

Source: The China Post December 03, 2016 06:30 UTC