The leader of a revolution that transformed Cuba’s destiny.

Did you know that Fidel Castro was one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, whose revolution changed Cuba’s history and left a profound mark on world politics? Through his leadership, Castro challenged world powers, implemented a socialist system in Cuba and became a key figure in the Cold War. But his rule was also marked by controversy, with policies that divided society and the world.

In this module, you will learn about the life of Fidel Castro, from his early days in Cuba to his rise to power. You will analyze the events that led to the Cuban Revolution and its impact on politics, economics and international relations. You will also explore the ideologies that would guide his government, the political repression, and how the centralized economy set the course for the island. In addition, you will reflect on Fidel Castro as an orator and how his speech was instrumental in mobilizing millions of people.

 

• 🎓 Fidel was an outstanding student, but abandoned his studies to devote himself to the political struggle.
• 💬 He was known for his long speeches, some of which lasted more than 7 hours.
• 🌍 Although he was a communist leader, his government also had to deal with complex relations with other nations, including Western powers.