BBC is reporting that Fidel Castro has, for the first time in his rule, handed the reigns of power to his brother Raul.
Cuban leader Fidel Castro has undergone surgery and temporarily handed power to his brother Raul.
A statement written by the president and read on TV by his personal secretary said Mr Castro had suffered internal bleeding.
Also, street celebrations in Miami, according to the radio version of the story. Apparently rumors are flying that Castro, who recently turned 80, has died:
The BBC's Stephen Gibb in Havana says the fact that the Cuban leader did not appear in person to read the letter has added to speculation about the gravity of his condition.
Update: Whoops, I was wrong: Castro
turns 80 on 13 August.