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Paul Nelson reporting
Some Utahns who have lived in Cuba say we shouldn't expect much change from that country even if Fidel Castro isn't in charge.
Some Utah legal analysts say Raul Castro, in some ways, was just has hard-lined as his older brother Fidel, but not in all aspects.
"Other aspects would point toward his being more of a liberalizing force," said Erik Luna, University of Utah law professor.
Luna has taught in Cuba and researched the country. He says even if Fidel is gone, there are a cadre of people working in the Cuban government that want to keep things just the way they are.
"People shouldn't expect a dramatic change or a swift transition to anything that looks like a western-style liberal democracy," Luna said.
Luna says the current U.S. policy is not to recognize the power of either Fidel or Raul Castro.
