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Who is fidel castro?

Castro has also successfully assisted foreign revolutions in Angola and Ethiopia. He was elected the head of Nonaligned Nations Movement and has been a strong critic of US imperialism. The destruction of the Soviet Union has left Cuba in a poor economic state and Castro less of an international figure, though he remains President of Cuba. Fidel Castro was born on August 13, 1926. He attended Catholic schools before graduating from the University of Havana with a degree in law. He was the [|Prime Minister] of [|Cuba] from February 1959 to December 1976 and some could say that he is a nemesis of the usa.  On new years day, 1959 fidel castro came to power. He was in power for half a century. Fidel’s hero from youth was a national leader named José Martí who had died in 1895 fighting for Cuban independence. He hoped to be like him someday.

Who is raul castro? On 31 July 2006, Raúl Castro assumed the duties of President of the Council of State in a temporary [|transfer of power] due to Fidel Castro's illness. He was the first vice-primer, minister of the armed forces and second secretary of the communist party. Raul castro is fidel castro’s brother. Also, he is considered number two man.

What type of government to they lead? Fidel and Raul Castro lead a communist government.

What are the good things they have done for Cuba? Raul Saved convicted criminals from execution therefore downsizing death row criminals. Instead of being killed they will now have sentences in prison – 30 years to life. Fidel is charismatic, though sometimes ruthless, leader. Fidel also introduced agriculture, medical, and education reforms to improve the quality of life for poor Cubans during the 1960s He sent Cuban troops overseas to help fight guerrilla struggles war .This brought attention and considerable recognition from important Soviet officials. Castro has also successfully assisted foreign revolutions in Angola and Ethiopia.

Bad things? On July 26, 1953, Fidel led an unsuccessful attack on an army post in Santiago de Cuba and was imprisoned. With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Cuba entered a crisis period. For Fidel Castro, the Cuban missile crisis was a humiliating defeat.  Fidel was also criticized for suspending elections He was elected the head of Nonaligned Nations Movement and has been a strong critic of US imperialism. The destruction of the Soviet Union has left Cuba in a poor economic state and Castro less of an international figure, though he remains President of Cuba.

What is their plan for Cuba in the future? They want to get the embargo removed from USA and Cuba. However, they do not want to take steps to democracy. It is unclear whether Fidel, 81, will be healthy enough to run for parliament. He must hold a seat to remain head of government. Even if he keeps his seat, legislators could decide to replace him with his brother as head of the Council of State.

 Who are their friends in the world?

Hugo Chavez is a good friend of Fidel Castro.

Ths is Raul Castro, Fidel's brother.

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