The younger Castro saw China as a potential model for Cuba to follow, says BBC regional analyst EmilioSan Pedro.
BBC: China signs trade deals with Cuba
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The reports put the White House - which is trying to win public support for its handling of the war in Iraq - in a difficult position, the BBC's EmilioSan Pedro says.
BBC: NEWS | Americas | US probes troops' neglect claims
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No doubt SAN patriarch and chairman Mr. Emilio Botin objects on the flimsy argument that SAN is down almost 50% from its 52 week high and 70% down from its 2008 all-time high.