Castro had a setback, paper reports
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Cuban leader Fidel Castro remains in serious condition after complications following three failed operations for diverticulitis in his large intestine, the Spanish newspaper El Pais reported for today’s edition.
Castro suffered an infection that worsened to peritonitis, the newspaper said, citing two medical sources at the Madrid hospital where a surgeon who visited Castro in December works.
Castro has not been seen in public since July 26. He handed the reins to his brother five days later, fueling speculation that he might never return to power.
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