Cuban Revolution - 3 Minute History

In 1952, Batista seized power in Cuba, establishing a dictatorship and aligning with the US. This led to economic exploitation and organized crime, sparking opposition from Fidel Castro. After a failed attack, Castro regrouped in Mexico, forming the 26th of July Movement with Che Guevara. They returned to Cuba, gaining support through guerrilla warfare. Batista's regime fell in 1959, and Castro's government implemented socialist reforms, nationalizing US-owned land and improving social services. Tensions with the US escalated, leading to the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The revolution inspired leftist movements in Latin America.

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