AP’s latest:
Fidel Castro said his health was stable after surgery and he was in good spirits Tuesday as Cuba’s Communist government worked to impose a sense of normalcy on the first day in 47 years without the Cuban leader in charge. A statement by Castro read on state television began with Castro saying “I can not make up positive news.” But he said his health was “stable,” and “as for my spirits, I feel perfectly fine.”
Castro expressed his gratitude for all the good wishes he’s received from government leaders and supporters around the world, and called on Cubans to remain calm and maintain their daily routines.
“The country is prepared for its defense,” he said in the statement. “Everyone needs to struggle, and work.”