Castro Releases Statement

The Cuban newspaper, Granma, is reporting that Fidel Castro is improving. They have new pictures of Castro, and say he has had the last stitches removed and lost 41 pounds during the ordeal, but is doing well. They printed a statement from Castro, in which he says, "Today I am recovering at a satisfactory rhythm. In the coming days I will be receiving distinguished visitors. This doesn't mean that every activity will be immediately accompanied by video or photographic images, although news will be provided of every one. All of us must understand that it is not convenient to systematically offer information, nor give out images of my health situation. All of us must also understand realistically that the complete recovery time, whether we like it or not, will be prolonged. At this moment, I am not in a hurry, and no one should be in a hurry. The country is marching and moving ahead."