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May 2021

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Fidel Castro: Cuba Pt. 1

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When Cuba gained independence from Spain in the late 1800s, it ushered in a wave of authoritarian leaders backed by American interests. Violence and suppression were rampant, turning a young lawyer into a fiery revolutionary in the 1950s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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