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Cuba leads the way with declaration of left-wing solidarity
RAUL CASTRO led his final May Day march as president in Havana yesterday, dedicated to late leader Fidel.
Crowds gathered from 2am in the capital’s huge Jose Marti Revolution Square for the annual highlight of workers’ celebrations around the world.
Mr Castro, who has said he will step down next February, presided over the rally, flanked by members of the Communist Party of Cuba politburo for the opening speeches at 7.30am, before the march set off.
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