Biography on fidel castro

Fidel Castro (August 13, &#; ) Cuban revolutionary and President of Cuba. Castro led Cuba in a Communist revolution which led to a profound change in the economic and political fortunes of the country.

Castro reorganised the economy on Marxist-Leninist principles. He is lauded by many for promoting education, social values, egalitarianism and standing up to &#;US imperialism&#;. He is also criticised by many for the suppression of dissent, lack of democracy and a worsening economy, which has led many Cubans to flee the country.

Early life Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro was born 13 August , in Birán, Oriente Province.

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He was the son of a wealthy farmer and his mistress. After a rebellious, though non-political childhood, in , he went to study law at the University of Havana. He became interested in politics and was critical of the then Cuban government &#; a military junta led by Fulgencio Baptista.

At university Castro joined the egalitarian, left-leaning &#; Party of t