Zoe Williams (Forget Fidel Castro’s policies. Dictator Castro did have a human side. Bruce Ross-SmithOxford• Richard Gott does not explain how Fidel Castro managed to retain power for over half a century. Jim FordNewcastle upon Tyne• If the people of St Vincent want to honour the memory of Fidel Castro, surely it is appropriate for the representative of their monarchy to respect their wishes without interference from the British (‘Awkward moment’ for Prince Harry in minute’s silence for Fidel Castro, theguardian.com, 27 November). Mike FaulknerLondon• I didn’t recognise Zoe Williams’ caricature of Cuba under Fidel Castro.

Source: The Guardian November 29, 2016 19:52 UTC