reporter: of course cubans are very reluctant to criticize fidel castro, even off camera. something that can get you in trouble in this country. so some of the people we talked to seem genuinely very sad that fidel castro has died. other people, of course know they ll get in trouble for saying something different. that s the reality here in cuba that we live and work with. more and more we re getting a sense of how this is going to play out. it really is going to be a long period of mourning. the country will be focused on the funeral for fidel castro. a lot of people are saying what is next. we waited so long for this to happen and there s uncertainty in the air here in cuba. right. it depends on the country, some say long fare well, others say good riddance. thank you very much for that view. the white house has just released a statement on the passing of fidel castro. we want to get to that. reporter: as you know, this