Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro, who seized power of Cuba in 1959 mainly because of “The Cuban Revolution,” is still in control after 41 years. Castro was born Fidel Castro Ruz in Oriente Province, Cuba. 1) Graduating from the University of Havana, Fidel has a Doctor of Laws degree. 14) On July 26, 1953, he tried to start a revolution against the Batista government by attacking the Moncada Army Barricks. Castro’s attack with about 170 young followers failed. 4) Castro who was captured and sentenced …

…other foreigners, and wealthy Cubans. 3)Stopped buying sugar, the United States finally ended all relations with Cuba. 1) Declaring himself a communist, Castro turned to Russia for economic and military aid. 2)Castro built a strong military force, defeating a ban of Cuban exiles at the Bay of Pigs. Under Castro’s rule he has provided improved education, housing, and health facilities in Cuba. Castro’s Cuban economy is still lagging, despite the economic aid from Russia.