this is the beginning of a free and democratic cuba.my abuelo and abuela were alive to see this. lieutenant governor joins me from miami and by the way first cuban american to hold the office. good to see you, sir. >> good evening, arthel. thank you for having me. >> absolutely. lieutenant governor, unfortunately your grandparents are not here to see this. if you wouldn't mind though sharing your personal reaction to this news? >> well, you know, for decades it seemed like every three, six, eight months there'd be a rumor that would go around miami of the death of fidel. and within a short time the cuban government would trot him out and prove that he was still alive. i think the news last night caught a lot of folks here in this community and around the world i think by surprise. you know, the dictator's dead, but the dictatorship lives on. and there are people still suffering in cuba right now. >> yeah, people still suffering in cuba right now. and as you know, raul castro is saying that he's not going to step down until 2018. you kno

. >> florida congresswoman tweeted her response to the death calling for a free and democratic cuba. meanwhile, oth ]. >> his brother anannounced the death late friday. he says his brother will be cremated in cuba. >> they are reacting to his death here in morning and we're at the west sandwich shop. how would you describe the mood there this morning? >> reporter: well you here. this is a very iconic cuban restaurant. the owners came here 30 years ago and they opened 23 years ago. so some people are saying this is good news and others are saying that fidel castro was a good man. i do want to bring in one of the customers here. good morning to you sir. >> good morning. >> reporter: now you left cuba 40 years ago -- >> probably a little more than that. >> reporter: okay. so tell me, you heard this news this morning, what are your thoughts this morning? >> that most of cuba is happy. miami celebrated the death of castto. castro. so they're happy now, including me. >> reporter: okay. so that's one perspective out of many. in the studio. >> okay, jake, thank you. of course we'll continue t

there is definitely hope that we can see a free and democratic cuba in the veneer future. >> what isr family telling you? >> i'm here with my mom. it is so symbolic to be here. my grandparents, her parents, have both passed away. they weren't able to be here to see this moment. i was at home watching everything. i was torn. too do i go to the radio station and go out and come and see the community? my heart told me i had to be here and bring my mom out here, to be here joinnd spirit with the cubans in the island. >> reporter: thank you very much. >> gracias. >> reporter: that really kind of captures the mood here as enrique mentioned, this has been the site for decades and decades where cuban exiles have come and debated and argued and contemplated the future of u.s./cube ban relations would be. no doubt on a day like this, the chant you here is at last this day has come. >> it is fascinating to see the dichotomy of people there on the streets celebrating. people in cuba on the quiet streets. we heard the one woman say she is mourning his death. we'll dive a little bit deeper and tal

calling for a free and democratic cuba. meanwhile other world leaders... including the prime minister of india....expressed sorrow at castro's passing. nats- announcement raul castro... fidel's brother and succersor... announced the death late friday. he says fidel castro will be cremated early saturday. karin caifa reporting. news from overnight -- milwaukee fatal shooting. it happened in the area of 16th and ring around 11 o'clock last night. we're told when police got to the scene they found a male victim.. he had been shot. despite lifesaving efforts -- he died. again -- a suspect is in custody. a heartbreaking tragedy in caledonia... a father and his nine year old daughter are killed in a crash.. allegedly caused by a drunk driver. it happened at 4 mile road and old farm road around 4:45 yesterday. investigators say two vehicles were traveling east on 4 mile road. daughters stopped on old farm road and was rear ended by a speeding truck. police say the driver of the truck was intoxicated. first responders rushed to the scene to help... but one daughte

they've been celebrating since early this morning, celebrating what they hope is going to be a new democratic cuba. so many people who were exiled or never even got a chance to see cuba. cuban-americans born here but waiting to eventually, they hope, go back to a country that will be somewhat of a different government, somewhat of a more democratic state. back to you. >> all right, kerry sanders, thank you. the mayor just mentioned, let's bring in ron allen at the white house with reaction. ron, let's talk about what the president is saying on this. >> reporter: well, the president's response is consistent with his policy of engaging the cuban people and looking to the future and not the past. remember the president began a normalization process almost two years ago, and he visited cuba the first sitting american president to do so in a very long time back in march of this year. his statement, we have part of it here. i can read to you. it says, for example, that history will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him. during my presidency, we h

it is also in the interest of the united states for friendly and democratic cuba 90 miles away and notrorists state. this is extraordinary important news. i would say much more important than the death of the tyrant is becoming of an american government that we'll see freedom through the people and not consolidation and strengthening of the jailers, of the cuban people. it is extraordinary news. >> thank you for your time, linco lincoln diaz. >> the nephew of castro he was married to my father east's sis. >> sir, thank you very much, i appreciate your time. >> thank you. >> coming up next, the latest on donald trump transition to the white house. reports of in fighting that's going over the back and forth about who'll be secretary of state. the holidays should bring joy. so why are you still putting up with complicated cash back cards? some cards limit where you earn bonus cash back to places they choose... then they change those places every few months. quicksilver keeps it simple. with quicksilver you always earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, everywhere. 'tis the season

cuba relations. the numbers for democrats 202-748-8000 --. republicans --202-748-8001. independents and others is 202-748-8002. we will look for your comments on social media. we will look for your comments on @cspanwj or facebook. all over the television news this morning and the internet, the new york times website, here is a look at their lead story. fidel castro, cuban revolutionaries who defied u.s. dies at 90 in a right that if the fiery apostle of revolution who brought the cold war to 1959 andemisphere in then defied the united states for nearly half a century as leader, briefly pushing 2 the brick of nuclear war died on friday, he was 90 years old. it was announced by cuban state television. he had been in declining health for a number of years. looking for your reaction this morning, your thoughts on the future of u.s.-cuba relations. with a change in our presidency with donald trump, no word or tweets from donald trump. the changes the obama administration had put into 2014, weginning in showed you decline raising in 2015 at additional policies announced by t

reporter: florida congresswoman lateman tweeted her response for the death calling for a free and democratic cuba. meanwhile other world leaders including the leader of cuba expressed sorrow at his passing. raul castro, his brother and success sore announced the death on friday. cremated early saturday. in washington, i'm karin caifa. >> castro gained power in 1959. in 2008, he passed on the role of his lead ebship to his brother because of health problems. over the next nine days they will mourn his death following a funeral. he was 90 years old. we have much more on the his life and times on fox25boston.com. >>> the boston police department will be monitoring facebook to fight crime of the "boston that it is buying new software allow investigators to scan social media sites to scan for criminal activity and threats to public safety. they will search blogs, websites chat rooms and also apps like facebook, instagram and twitter and youtube. civil liberties concerned about how it will impact speech and privacy. it's already being used by the fbi and in chicago. program. >> heather: the biggest sho

love with cuba without even going there.cuba remains a communist nation under fidel's brother raul castro. cuban exiles in miami are planning a rally on wednesday to demand freedom and democratic reforms in cuba. hena daniel, cbs cuban schools and government offices are closed today. castro was cremated saturday, and his ashes will be interred sunday in santiago, the city where he launched the 19-59 revolution. 3 meanwhile...n-f-l quarterback colin kaepernick was booed before his game in miami yesterday.the city is home to a large cuban population, who was outraged by his apparent support for fidel castro. kaepernick - who plays for the san francisco 49-ers - apparently praised castro invested in education, while the u-s invests in prisons. kaepernick caused a controversy this summer, after sitting in protest during the national anthem at a preseason game. still ahead this morning - there's one city charging people ?extra? to stream video...and some users are not happy. 3 and...thousands of shoppers were out for black friday... but retail experts say numbers were down... 3 plus...someone out there is a multi-millionaire...one winning powerball ticket is in someone's possession

cuba without even going there." )) ((nia wong)) >> even though in the last decade... castro's brother, raul has been in charge.. miami will rally to demand freedom and democratic changes in cuba. ((nia wong)) >> the feeling is no different from the cuban-americans here in the valley that we spoke with this weekend. we'll hear from them in the next half hour. brian and kirsten. ((kirsten joyce)) >> nia.. do we know anything about funeral arrangements just yet? ((nia wong)) >> fidel castro's body was cremated over the weekend .. and his ashes will be laid to rest on sunday in santiago .. the same city where he launched his revolution nearly 50 years ago. kirsten. ((brian loftus)) >>> earlier th spoke to c-n-n.. on whether he would build and open up one of his hotels in cuba. he says it all depends on the situation: (( wolf blitzer, cnn: "all right, so you say you're going to continue to try to normalize diplomatic and economic relations. would you open a trump hotel in havana?" donald trump, (r) president elect: "i would, i would, if -- at the right time, when we're allowed to do it. i think cuba has certain potential, and i think it's okay to bring cuba into th

on his 90th birthday and vow to continue working together for the establishment of a free and democratic cuba and respect for the human rights of all of the people of cuba. thank you, mr. speaker, for the time. the speaker pro tempore: thank you. the house will please be in order. please take your conversations from the aisle. thank you. the chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from rhode island seek recognition? mr. slang vin: i ask unanimous consent to -- mr. langevin: i ask unanimous consent to ranking member. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman from rhode island is recognized for one minute. he house will be in order. mr. langevin: mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. langevin: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today in honor of national apresent ishship week. as co-chair of the career and technical education caucus, i'm proud to be joined by my friend and caucus co-chair, representative g.t. thompson from pennsylvania, in recognition -- in recognizing

members of the city's cuban-american community are demanding a democratic future for communist cuba now that fidel castro is dead. they're planning a rally on wednesday at the bay of pigs memorial. they say they're hoping, in their words, "all who have been affected by this regime" will attend. while some see castro as a dictator -- many cubans see him as a father. in cuba they are getting ready for tributes for fidel castro. preps are underway in havana's revolution square -- a place mourners will be allowed to sign a condolence book. later in the week there will be a memorial with several world leaders in attendance. cuba beings its official nine days of mourning today. kim and jessob -- back to you. here in the united states ... fidel castro's death also stirring up mixed emotions. u.s. lawmakers weighing in on castro's regime and the future of the island nation. melisa raney reports. american politicians also reacted to castro's death.. including pre was criticized for offering his condolences.. senator bernie sanders said he would've done the same. sen. bernie sanders/ -i- vermont:

cuba remains a communist nation under fidel's brother raul castro. cuban exiles in miami are planning a rally on monday to demand freedom and democratic reforms in cuba. schools and government offices are closed today. castro was cremated on saturday sunday in santiago, the city where he launched the 1959 revolution, as cuba prepares to say their final good-byes. >> thank you, hena daniels in new york. >>> following castro's death, president-elect donald trump described him as a brutal dictator. mr. trump's incoming chief of staff said the trump administration would absolutely reverse mr. obama's moves to normalize relations with cuba, unless there is some movement by the cuban government. freedom of religion, political prisoners. these things need to change in order to have open and free relationships and that is what president-elect trump believes and that's where he is going to head. >> president obama opened some u.s. investments and traveled to cuba through an executive order. today, u.s. airlines launched regularly scheduled commercial flights to havana. >>> coming up on "cbs this morning," charlie rose reporting may mean for the future of the

continue to be improving the cuban government's respect for human rights and advocating for democratic reforms within cuba. >> i have come here to bury the last remnant of the cold war in the americas. >> our relationship with cuba is at another fork in the road. fidel castro is dead and strike the deal. tonight we explain how and why castro seized power. our complicated history. where we go from here and what it means for florida. plus we have more big changes in washington. more drama in trump's transition and recount in the works in three states. >> it's been so exciting to see people mobilized. >> it's a total and complete hit critical joke. >> this is money, power & politics. >> okay merissa. we've got a lot of ground to cover starting with the roads of cuba. >> we traveled to havana and the trump administration may change more. >> before we work through next steps we want to put this in context and explain why the politicians disagree on how to proceed. to know where we're going we have to know where we've been. see the remnants of the iron fist of spain. the spanish conquerers built to protect what

. >> i think that there is a high probability that we will be able to actually create a democratic system in cuba within the next few years, and i think that raul castro will not be able to hold the fist that his brother did. >> ideally, he says that he doesn't want cuba to become americanized and have a he says there is a lot his fellow cubans can benefit from with better relations with the americans. >> very interesting to hear his perspective. thank you so much for that. >>> tonight president obama is extending a hand of friendship to the cuban people. in a statement released today, the president says castro's death has filled cubans and cuba and here in the u.s. with powerful emotions. the president went on to say the cuban people must know they have a d america. >>> meanwhile, president-elect donald trump releasing a statement calling castro a brutal dictator who oppressed his own own people for nearly six decades. it's his hope the cuban people can live in the freedom they so richly deserve. he added his administration will do all it can to ensure the cubans can finally begin their journey

i hope it will carry us forward to a democratic cuba. >> reporter: thanks very much.o ahead. >> before you let this wonderful young lady go, if you could ask her, there was a sense over the last few years among younger cuban americans the issue of castro was less potent and a desire for more openness, more open travel, ability to send money home. is she someone that wants to see the cuban embargo dropped or mainta maintained? >> reporter: this is a challe e challenging question for you because you have your father here and you fled cuba at four years old but you're also living in a new -- a new movement within miami where those who didn't actually live under fidel castro but just know the experiences from their parents are asked, should the united states now drop the embargo? we now have flights, moving towards a more open relationship. what do you think 11 administrations later. >> my opinion is more personal and even my dad agrees, we should lift the embargo. it hasn't worked in 50 plus years. we need to lift it strategically but keeping in mind atrocities aren't ha

cuba remains a communist nation. this wednesday cuban exiles in miami will rally to demand freedom and democratic changes in cuba. ((nia wong)) >> the feeling is no different from the cuban-americans here in the valley that we spoke with this weekend. we'll hear from them in the next half hour. brian and kirsten. ((kirsten joyce)) >> nia.. do we know anything about funeral arrangements just yet? ((nia wong)) >> fidel castro's body was cremated over the weekend .. and his ashes will be laid to rest on sunday in santiago .. the same city where he launched his revolution nearl5 kirsten. sherry, how's the weather? ((sherry swensk)) --snow at mt charleston's mary jane falls --provided by christina gannon --lee canyon hoping to open in early december/// ((sherry swensk)) quite a change over the weekend... around a while. ................. cloudy skies. if we didn't have the clouds, temps would be dropping to chillier 30s. .............. there are some breezes and the clouds are pulling in some light showers into clark county... and some snow falling in the mountains. ............... around town most areas in the 40s ri

. >> cuba remains a communist nation under fidel's brother role role. planning rally on wednesday, to demand freedom, democratic reform in cuba. hena daniels, cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> well, "black friday" is over but there are plenty every deals on line. >> today is the day where millions will let their fingers do their holiday shopping, of course cyber monday, it is traditionally the busiest on line shopping day of the year, but some experts say, cyber monday may be in danger of losing it title, because retailers are releasing internet deals earlier than ever, as well as making them available in stores. >> click to see what other prices are before do you have drive from store to store or go through tons every inserts in your newspaper. >> and experts say, on line sales via mobile device up 40% since last year, the most popular app for shopping are wal-mart, and amazon. >> well, workers at the amazon fulfillment center, are fulfilling those orders right now. >> that's where our own pat gallen is live now, pat, are you helping out this morning? >> reporter: yes, jim, yes, i am your father. good morning, ever

cuba now? >> i would like to see more of a democratic opening on the island of cuba, free press stop putting people in jail because they do not agree with you and stop helping nort north korea. and a lou the parties to be able to function. the things that you find in the country in the western hemisphere except for cuba and increasingly venezuela. foreign policy geared towards that. >> president-elect trump has called fidel castro a brutal dictator. and then he did not renew his promise to reverse president obama's executive order reopening relations. he did not talk about an embargo. was that a sufficient response by your likes? >> it's no different than the one i put out. what we need to do is understand our number one obligation is to act in the national interest of the united states of america. i believe it is in our national interest to hold on the island of cuba. all the changes that president obama made, in that lens and through that lens. >> and why not reverse? >> well, as i said, there are key elements more important. here is the thing people do not understand. i am not against changes in

members of the city's cuban-american community are demanding a democratic future for communist cuba now fidel castro is dead. they're also planning a rally wednesday at the bay of pigs memorial. they say they're hoping... in their words... that "all who have been affected by this regime" will attend.((more)) and a much different scene on the island of cuba... where all flags have been lowered to half staff. the nation is marking nine ?days of mourning. memorials begin today... and a massive public ceremony is planned for tuesday in havana. and one famous ?supporter of fidel castro is remembering him: "elian gonzalez" . elian was just 5-years-old when he made international headlines, for a custody battle. he and his mother tried to escape to america 16 years ago... but their boat capsized. his mother drowned. elian survived and was taken a bitter dispute between his u-s relatives... and his father, who wanted elian back in cuba. in the end-- he was returned to the island country.((more)) over the weekend, gonzalez appeared on cuban television. he called castro quote, a "father figure." h

we will stand with the oppressed cuban people for a free and democratic cuba. viva cuba libre.o trump's secretary of state will be in january. the krecht one, john kerry just said the u.s. reaffirms its commitment to deepening ties with cuba over the next several years. that could be a hard promise to keep. secretary kerry exits the state department in a couple weeksment incoming president donald trump has talked about how he plans to use executive actions of his own to undo executive actions that president obama used to make things nice with obama. >> new sheriff comes to down, peter doocy, palm beach, florida. bringing in christopher bedford, you have to think not only in havana which is where this tweet for mike pence and this statement from donald trump is aimed, but in capitals friendly and unfriendly to the united states around the world, they're taking notes. >> we've seen these spontaneous celebrations erupting in miami where the streets are full of people who are happy because this is a dead dictator. it's kind of wild to see a democratic president, barack obama, say w

a generational leader change in cuba over the next five to 10 years and hopefully sooner and we need to insure that our policy makes it easier for there to be a democratic transition. that is how i would examine our foreign policy towards cuba. >> why is this such americans and the cold war? >> it's important for three reasons. cuba is a source of stability in the region. historic numbers are fleeing cuba putting pressure on the united states and they are anti-american. they allow the chinese and the russians to conduct electronic espionage from the island of cuba. they harbor fugitives of american justice there are american law including those who have stolen millions of dollars in medicare fraud and are living in cuba. and cuba is 90 miles from our shores a neighboring country. >> and president-elect trump his position towards countries like cuba, i want to get you sense of it. because he was asked about the u.s. force overseas and he said our country has a lot of problems. when the world looks how bad the un s talk about civil liberties i do not think we are a good messenger. i don't know that we have a right to lecture. we are not in a position tore

two, to help create an environment where we are creating the potential for a transition to democratic order in cubat in the near future. we would examine every policy to see whether or not that policy helps us down the line. i would add to that that i do think many of the things whether it's increase remittance, increase travel but some of the banking regulations, which i believe are illegal to begin with, that some of the banking changes that have been made, they should be conditioned upon specific changes on the part of the cuban government. for example, i think as long as they are harboring fugitives of american justice who kill, thate tied to something we're doing over here. not to mention freedom of the press. freedom of expression. freedom of organization. on the other hand, i have never said i'm against all changes to cuba policy. i'm just against unilateral changes from which we get nothing in return for our country or freedom or liberty of the cuban people. look at burma or myanmar of how you can condition openings in exchange for democratic changes on the part of the other government. tha

cuba relations now? >> well, i'd like to see more of a democratic opening on the island of cuba. things like, i don't know, free press. stop putting people in jail because they don't agree with you politically. stop helping countries like north korea evade u.n. sanctions. don't invite the russians to open a military base 90 miles from our shores. allow independent political parties to be able to function. that you find in virtually every country in the western hemisphere except cuba and now increasingly venezuela. that's what i'd like to see, and i'd like to see our foreign policy geared toward accelerating that. i believe it is in our national interest to see democracy take hold on the island of cuba. and so we should examine our foreign policy including all the changes that president obama made in that lens and through that lens. >> why not just reverse? >> well, as i said, there are key elements that are more important than others. here's the thing people don't understand, and i've said this repeatedly. i am not against changes in u.s. policy toward cuba. i just want to make s

we must work for a cuba that is free, democratic and prosperous. >> and in cuba and the united statesening of the embassy in havana. >> reporter: fidel castro's were dwindling. saying soon i will be like everyone else. after a fear fatal illness in 2008, castro turned the reins of power to his younger brother raul. as cuba's new president began taking tentative steps towards reform, the u.s. began to ease its restrictions. fidel castro was suspicious writing in january 2015, although he does not trust u.s. poles and have not exchanged a word with them, this does not mean however that i will would oppose a peaceful solution to conflicts or threats of war. in september of last year, fidel met with pope francis and they talked about problems of humanity which the pope had condemned cuba's totalitarian regime. and barack obama visited cuba seven months after we established diplomatic relations. he met with raul castro, but not fidel. here we was shown in occasional photos with foreign leaders. inspired by marx, castro was watching his revolution change in a way that was beyond his control

cuba at the bay of pigs. the attempted invasion was a disaster. two generations of cuban-americans blamed democrat john kennedy and voted republican. a year later, castro invited the soviet union to ba >> missiles in cuba add to an already clear and present danger. >> by the time he was 35, two u.s. presidents had tried to kill him. in all, castro faced off against 11 u.s. presidents, south florida policy became foreign policy. american presidents learned cuba policy could become a domestic political problem. in 1980, the mario boat lift became a problem for carter when emigrate to the united states had been released from cuban jails and mental health facilities. >> castro has taken hardened criminals out of prison. >> a governor in arkansas tried to be helpful to his colleague in the white house. bill clinton agreed to house some at a military installation while privately fuming, how could you do this to me? i busted my ass for carter. you are going to get me beat. >> the only way that we can really adequately sere area is to have more troops inside. >> in june, a riot broke out. clinton had to c

cuba. the democratic senator says certain conditions must be met for that kind of arrangement. >> release all political prisoners. hold free elections. permit a free press. let the u.n. commission on human rights enter the country. and then, and then, you can have a relationship with the united states. >> menendez also wants cuba to return fugitive convicted in the shooting death of a new jersey state trooper in the 1970s. she escaped from prison in the '80s and then fled to cuba. you can read more local reaction to castro's death and take a look at his legacy for cuba and the world right now on the nbc 10 app. >>> eight minutes past 9:00 on this sunday. what's in a name? well, a lot if you ask google and donald trump. we'll tell you what users renamed trump tower on google maps this weekend. >>> plus, somebody's going to have a really nice holiday season. we'll have the details on the winning powerball jackpot ticket. fios is not cable. we're wired differently. that means incredibly fast 150 meg internet for the holidays. so in the 3.7 seconds it takes gary watson to beat the local sled jump

cuba to begin. and i think that that democratic process will begin there, as well. >> and so critics of the obama administration's approach to this, talking to fidel castro, lifting the embargo, allowing funds to flow into cuba without the conditions of political prisoners, you know, being released, many of the critics are saying, you know, hchlooray for political prisoners being released, but how do you do that without person to person relations. >> first of all, i think anytime a brutal dictator dies, we should all rejoice. anyone who believes in freedom, religious freedom, freedom of the press, democracy, should be happy today pa that a brew fall dictator is dead. but no one should be under the illusion that cuba is free because he's dead. it still is not free. it still has a dictatorship and represses its people. so we have to keep democracy as a shining light in the west, we have to keep fighting to help the cuban people and not prop up the cuban government and that is where president-elect trump's policy comes in. he wants a better deal and says he'd it over and over again, whether trade deals, whether weak

. >> reporter: cuba remains a communist nation under fidel's brother raul castro. a rally is planned for wednesday to demand freedom and democratic reforms in cuba. hena >> castro's death will not affect flights to and from cuba. >>> president-elect donald trump is back in new york after spending the thanksgiving weekend in palm beach, florida. he spent some of that time tweeting about the pending vote recounts in wisconsin. hillary clinton's counsel said they would participate in the recount where mr. trump won by 27,000 votes. the president-elect tweeted, hillary clinton conceded and he called it a scam. further. >> it's ridiculous. this is a fundraiser notoriety driven fraud by a person who won 33,000 votes in wisconsin to president-elect trump who won 1.4 million. >> the transition team will continue the debate over who should be secretary of state. mitt romney and rudy giuliani are both being considered. >>> six minutes after the hour. delta air lines is apologizing after a pang caused a punches on board a allowed to stay on the plane. video of the man's tirade went viral all over social media. >> you can't hear me. go trump

cuba in their heart. >> absolutely, chris. as you said, my grandfather fought to bring democratic elections to cuba many years ago in the cubannded and fidel took power and my grandfather being a staunch anticommunist began organizing against him, castro didn't like that. my grandfather was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for essentially speaking his mind. he considered himself lucky because he wasn't put like many of his friends were in front of firing squads. more than 1,000 cubans were put in front of firing squads and executed without even going to trial. as you see people celebrating here on the street, many people that i spoke to said they weren't celebrating the death of a person, they were celebrating the death of a monster. this is something that my family, personally, had been waiting for for generations. they were elated that castro passed away. on another personal note my grandmother kept a cuban flag under her bed and she said the day fidel castro passed away she would bring it into the street and wave it. my grandmother is not with us any more and my mom and dad came out and waved that flag. it was a v