Home Latest News Top Stories Fidel Castro laments loss of ‘best friend,’ Chavez Fidel Castro laments loss of ‘best friend,’ Chavez By NewsAmericas - March 11, 2013 Facebook Twitter Gmail Linkedin I Like This 0 HAVANA (AP) — Retired leader Fidel Castro broke nearly a week of silence since the death of friend and ally Hugo Chavez, saying Monday that Cuba has lost its "best friend" with the late Venezuelan president's passing. Facebook Twitter Gmail Linkedin I Like This 0 SAVE AND SHOP: Save 46.0% on select products from BEMJAH with promo code 463WIP5F, through 3/24 while supplies last. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Former Surinamese President Bouterse and Military Officials Designated by US for Human Rights Violations Guyana Growth Projected To Slow In Next Year Guyanese Actress to Present AFUWI Legacy Award to President of Guyana