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Social Media Reacts to Castro's Death With Mixed Emotions

As news of Cuba’s former president Fidel Castro's death began to spread, mourners in Cuba, South Florida and around the world took to social media – with mixed emotions.

For some, including U.S. Rep. Ileana Lehtinen, Castro's death symbolizes the end of a brutal chapter and the dawn of a new beginning for the communist island.

"We must seize the moment and help write a new chapter in the history of Cuba; that of a Cuba that is free, democratic and prosperous," said Ros-Lehtinen in a released statement.

Shortly after news of Catro's death broke, Cubans flooded the streets of Miami – and social media – to celebrate his death with fireworks, parades, dancing, and more.

While some celebrated, others turned to social media to mourn Castro’s death and remember him as a great world leader.

Castro, known as the leader of communist Cuba, died Friday night at the age of 90. He led the country for nearly five decades before his brother, Raul Castro, took over his presidency as a result from his ailing health. 

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