How Communist states change their rulers

Fidel Castro has announced he will be resigning as Cuba’s Maximum Leader after a run of 49 years. Since he has been attempting to come back from cancer surgery, his dictatorial rule has been in the hands of his 76-year-old brother Raul, who will apparently fill continue to fill his shoes. Michelle Malkin has posted a useful round-up.

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