Obituaries Related to "Castro" from New York Times Archive
Marita Lorenz, Who Told Tales of Castro and Kennedy, Dies at 80
She was romanced by revolutionaries. She was called “a patron saint of conspiracy buffs.” At least some of her stories appear to be true.
Bernardo Benes, Cuban Exile Who Negotiated With Castro, Dies at 84
Mr. Benes helped engineer the release of 3,600 political prisoners from Cuba, but he earned the wrath of fellow exiles in Miami.
Notable Deaths 2016: Fidel Castro
Luis Posada Carriles, Who Waged Quest to Oust Castro, Dies at 90
Mr. Posada was linked to bombings and plots, worked for the C.I.A., survived an assassination attempt and was jailed in at least three countries.
President Schick of Nicaragua Dies at 56 After Heart Attack; He Was Foe of Fidel Castro Dr. Lorenzo Guerrero Is Chosen as His Successor
Dies, 56; por; Pres Johnson tribute
Melba Hernández, a Confidante of Castro From First Volley, Is Dead at 92
Ms. Hernández became one of the first four members of Fidel Castro’s general staff and helped him during the Cuban revolution.
Huber Matos, Comrade of Castro, Then Adversary, Dies at 95
Mr. Matos, a commander in Mr. Castro’s army, broke from the Cuban revolution in 1959 over its tilt toward Communism and was imprisoned for 20 years.
Marita Lorenz, Who Told Tales of Castro and Kennedy, Dies at 80
She was romanced by revolutionaries. She was called “a patron saint of conspiracy buffs.” At least some of her stories appear to be true.
Bernardo Benes, Cuban Exile Who Negotiated With Castro, Dies at 84
Mr. Benes helped engineer the release of 3,600 political prisoners from Cuba, but he earned the wrath of fellow exiles in Miami.
Notable Deaths 2016: Fidel Castro
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