WEB-CUBA-CASTRO-BIO

Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba by overthrowing President Batista. He became a key figure in the Cold War, aligning with the Soviet Union and opposing the US, notably during the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Castro symbolized anti-imperialism and maintained a long rule, providing education and health services but also facing criticism as a dictator. After the Soviet Union's collapse, he found new allies like Hugo Chavez. Castro eventually stepped down due to health issues, leaving a complex legacy.

What significant event occurred on January 8, 1959, in relation to Fidel Castro?

How did Fidel Castro's relationship with the United States change after the Bay of Pigs invasion?

In what way did Fidel Castro become a symbol of the struggle against imperialism?

What challenges did Fidel Castro face after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

How did Fidel Castro's health issues affect his leadership in Cuba?