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.

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