Fidel Castro Casts Ballot in Cuba's Local Elections

Fidel Castro Casts Ballot in Cuba's Local Elections
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20 April 2015
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Cuban sources released a series of pictures showing the former President voting during a home visit by an official from the local polling station.

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro cast his ballot in municipal council elections Sunday, in a rare appearance for the ex-stateman.

Cuban sources released a series of pictures showing the former leader voting during a home visit by an official from the local polling station, with 27,379 candidates competing for 12,589 positions in the Municipal Assemblies of People's Power.

Meanwhile current President Raul Castro also voted early Sunday in Havana, speaking with members of the polling station about the importance of these elections after casting his ballot. According to official figures, 7 million of the more than 8 million registered voters participated in this weekend's elections.

Cuban sources released a series of pictures showing the former President voting during a home visit by an official from the local polling station. Former Cuban President Fidel Castro cast his ballot in municipal council elections Sunday, in a rare appearance for the ex-stateman. Cuban sources released a series of pictures showing the former leader voting during a home visit by an official from the local polling station, with 27,379 candidates competing for 12,589 positions in the Municipal Assemblies of People's Power. Meanwhile current President Raul Castro also voted early Sunday in Havana, speaking with members of the polling station about the importance of these elections after casting his ballot. According to official figures, 7 million of the more than 8 million registered voters participated in this weekend's elections.

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