Cuba marks Fidel Castro's 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis

Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his influence still looms over Cuba. Posters and slogans bearing his image are common and the International Book Fair is dedicated to his memory. Supporters praise his legacy of dignity and policies in culture, education and health. However, Cuba faces a deepening crisis due to U.S. sanctions and economic challenges.