Fidel Castro

Definition

Fidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who served as the Prime Minister (1959-1976) and President (1976-2008) of Cuba. He led the Cuban Revolution, established a socialist government, and implemented policies that significantly impacted Cuba's political and economic landscape.

Related terms

Revolución Cubana: The Cuban Revolution refers to the armed revolt led by Fidel Castro and his followers against Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959. It resulted in Castro coming to power.

Socialismo: Socialismo means socialism in Spanish. It is an economic system where resources are owned collectively by society rather than privately owned for profit.

Bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba: The Bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba, or United States embargo on Cuba, refers to economic sanctions imposed by the United States on Cuba since 1960. It restricts trade between both countries and has had significant impacts on Cuba's economy.