The question of the title was inspired by Fidel Castro himself when, on March 28 of this year, he asked Benedict XVI, « What does a Pope do? » Beyond the childishness of the question, it made me reflect on what any president would say if we inquired about his agenda, how a dignitary would narrate his usual day-to-day. Surely his schedule would include participating in the council of ministers, receiving other presidents, overseeing the functions of state, being present at public acts, plus this or that speech on particular dates

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What Does a President Do? And What Does Raul Castro Actually DO?