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Fidel and Raul Castro
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Fidel and Raul Castro are brothers from a wealthy family. Fidel Castro was born on August 18, 1926. He is one of the prime leaders of the Cuban Revolution. He was also the prime minister of Cuba from February 1959-December 1976. Fidel is also very close with Hugo Chavez (the president of Venezuela.) Fidel was also the president of Cuba until his resignition (had intestinal bleeding) of the office in February of 2008. When Fidel attented the Havana University, he began his political career and acquired a law degree. After this he became a recognized figure in Cuba. Fidel came to power after the result of the Cuban Revolution. Fidel Castro lead Cuba and eventially lead it to communism. After about a century in power, Fidel found out he had some intestinal bleeding. While he was getting surgery, his brother, and soon to be the next president of Cuba, came to power.

Raul Castro is Fidel's younger brother. Coming from 7 siblings, and 2 half siblings, Raul was born on June 3, 1931. On July 31 of 2006, Raul became the President of the Coucil of Ministers of Cuba. Because of his brother Fidel's illness in February 2008, Raul assumed the position of President of Cuba. After Fidel announced he would not resume his position as president, Raul became the official on February 19th. If

Communism is Cuba's type of government.

Good the brothers have done

In March 2008, Raul removed restrictions that were under his brother's government. The restrictions he removed were restrictions against the purchase of numerous products. These include DVD-players, rice cookers, microwwaves, and computers. In an effort to boost food production, he turned over unused state-owned land to private farmers so that they can harvest and help make their economy move more flowingly. Fidel made universal healthcare possible for people in Cuba. Fidel sent Cuban troops overseas to help fight in the Guerilla struggles in war. This brought important attentions to soviet officials.

Bad things the brothers have done.

Raul has been called "uncharismatic and widely feared" because he was accused of the persecution of homosexuals and dissidents. ( Policies about discrimination of homosexuals have been reversed in the recent years.) Sources say Raul has very bad health due to alcoholism. This raises doubts about his future leadership. Some people are happy that he may nto be president for long, others think he is great at what he does. Fidel brought communism to Cuba. note: COMMUNISM RUINS EVERYTHING! If Cuba becomes a democracy, then the U.S will lift the embargo.

In conclusion, the Castro brothers will never be forgotten ever when time passes and things change. People love the Castros, btu others hope their future livings in Cuba will turn out not for the worse-but for the better.

Essential Questions: 1) Who is Fidel Castro? 2) Who is Raul Castro? 3) What is the type of government? 4) What good things have the brothers done? 5) What bad things have they done? 6) Who are their friends in the world? 7) What are the plans for the future?