SWFL Cuban Americans applaud Fidel Castro's death

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NAPLES, Fla. — Cuban Americans in Southwest Florida took to the streets Saturday to celebrate the news of Fidel Castro’s death.

They lined U.S. 41 donning the island nation’s colors while chanting and holding signs.

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