Washington, March 07, SPA -- Retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro continues toquietly wield power, and Washington will not alter its tough policieson the communist island until democratic reforms are introduced,President George W Bush said Friday according to DPA. "So far, all Cuba has done is replace one dictator with another,Bush said. "And its former ruler is still influencing events frombehind the scenes." Castro formally stepped down last month after 49 years in power,handing the reins to his brother Raul, who had been running thecountry since his older brother suffered a health crisis in 2006.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/534178