Vladimir Putin, Justin Trudeau and Theresa May are among the world leaders who have already decided not to attend the funeral of Fidel Castro, and it seems very likely that Barack Obama will also stay away despite his historic visit to Cuba earlier this year. Justin Trudeau defends initial remarks about 'polarizing' Fidel Castro Read moreThe Canadian prime minister’s office said on Monday that he will not attend the funeral even though Castro attended the funeral of his father, Pierre Trudeau. Justin Trudeau was widely mocked and criticized for praising Castro, who he referred to as a “remarkable leader”. The secretary of state, John Kerry, issued a relatively bland statement saying: “We extend our condolences to the Cuban people today as they mourn the passing of Fidel Castro. The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, will not attend the funeral, and will be represented by the shadow foreign secretary, Emily Thornberry.

Source: The Guardian November 28, 2016 16:54 UTC