Fidel’s Grandson: "Doctors, Not Bombs"

Dr. Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov, a scientist and grandson of Fidel Castro, visited Britain’s Palace of Westminster, where he met with members of Parliament, including Jeremy Corbyn. Castro Smirnov, who's currently on a speaking tour to celebrate the centennial of Fidel’s birth, spoke about Cuba’s achievements in healthcare and science and the challenges the island has faced due to the extraterritorial reach of U.S. sanctions. He asked: "Does it make sense, in the 21st century, for a British bank to refuse a transfer in pounds sterling for medical supplies destined for children in Havana, simply for fear of a fine [by the U.S.]?"