By IANS
Sunday, 21 November 2010, 01:51 Hrs
San Juan: When a 49-year-old native of Cuba took an oath in an American
court and promised to fulfill the duties as a U.S. citizen, the people
present in the court had a hearty laugh - all because the person's name
was Fidel Castro Sotolongo.
Fidel Castro Sotolongo was granted American citizenship at a federal
court in Puerto Rico amid hilarity all around because of having the same
name as the former Cuban president.
When he raised his right hand, spoke his name out loud, it got a big
laugh from all assembled, San Juan's El Nuevo Dia newspaper reported.
Castro Sotolongo said the confusion and jokes have become a normal part
of his life, particularly when he makes his presence known by saying his
name aloud or when he has to present his documents.
He recalled an occasion when his name enabled him to avoid a speeding
ticket in Puerto Rico. After seeing the name on his licence, the police
officer told him: "I can't believe I'm going to slap a fine on Fidel
Castro."
He admitted in an interview that he doesn't like his name, the reason
why, since he arrived in Puerto Rico, he has asked people to call him Leo.
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