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Old 02-02-2018, 07:34 AM  
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From what I understand he was a pretty good scientist and will be a loss.
hmm thanks.. i was curious

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He graduated from the Institute of Science and Nuclear Technology in the former Soviet Union, and once spearheaded the development of the Juraguá Nuclear Power Plant, according to BBC Mundo. However, its construction was suspended in 1992 following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the termination of Moscow?s financial aid to Havana.

Castro Díaz-Balart never assumed a political post under the Castro regime. At the time of his demise, he was vice president of the island?s Science Academy and served as scientific adviser for the Council State. ?During his professional activity, entirely dedicated to science, he earned international and national recognition,? per Cubadebate.
Who Was Fidel Castro Díaz-Balart? Oldest Son of Deceased Leader Fidel Castro Committed Suicide
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