Ultimately, whole genomes are involved in processes of hybridization, polyploidization and endosymbiosis, often leading to rapid speciation.
Elian Gonzalez (right and inset), the young Cuban boy who was rescued off the coast of Florida 16 years ago, said that Fidel Castro (main) was like a father, who eventually became a friend. Home u.k.
The Communist regime, as we have known it, cannot possibly survive Castro's death. To be sure, Fidel's brother Raul will take over leadership; the Cuban Communist Party, the military and intelligence system, and the government ministries will continue to rule.