How Did Fidel Castro Rise To Power

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Known as a socialist republic by Britannica and National Geographic, the times of Fidel Castro and today shows that Cuba is more of a “communist country” (Central Intelligence Agency). Their previous Chief of State, Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, held power from 1959 to 2008 and passed in 2016 at 90. His rise of power was due to his “[mining of] nationalism and Latin American pride, stirring resentment of U.S. power and influence” (Trotta). Fidel's predecessor, Andrés Zaldívar, was beloved by the United States but not much by the locals (Trotta). Although when Fidel overcame the current Cuban government, the United States decided to try to take the matter into their own hands. It is estimated that the CIA alone attempted assassination of Fidel

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