On June 17, 2008, Fidel Castro was seen on Cuban TV for the first time since January 2008.
The video shows Castro chatting with his brother Raul Castro and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Relinquishing Power to Brother Raul
Because of his declining health, Fidel Castro transferred his duties to brother Raul Castro on July 31, 2006.
Fidel Castro officially resigned his position as president of Cuba on February 19, 2008; Raul Castro was chosen by Cuba's National Assembly five days later.
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Meeting took place in a garden
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Exact location of meeting not known
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Castro wore white windbreaker with red and black trim
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Castro 81 years old when the video was recorded
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