Legend: The Castro Brothers – Overthrowing Tyranny, Leading Cuba for 60 Years On April 17, 2021, Cuban leader Raúl Castro announced his retirement and was replaced by Díaz Canel as supreme leader. This marked the official end of the Castro era.
As the soul of Cuba, the Castro brothers have become a legend with their overthrow of tyranny and leadership of Cuba for more than 60 years. How did they embark on the socialist road together, and how did they seek common ground while reserving differences in the face of different political views and lead Cuba's development? This article will use chronological clues to tell the story of the Castro brothers.
The first paragraph of the article piques the reader's interest, outlining the retirement of the Castro brothers and the end of the Cuban era. Readers are curious about the story of the Castro brothers and want to learn more about how they overthrew tyranny and led Cuba.
Next, the article will be narrated chronologically according to the Castro brothers' upbringing and revolutionary journey. First, it introduces the childhood of the Castro brothers who were deeply affectionate and full of compassion and justice for the oppressed people.
Then, they recounted their experiences of studying in secondary school and university and their gradual contact and identification with revolutionary ideas. While in college, Fidel formed the "Iron Fist" group and began to actively participate in the political revolution, organizing actions against tyranny with a group of students who shared the same revolutionary ideas.
Fidel graduated as a lawyer defending the poor, and his revolutionary activities gradually attracted attention. However, Fidel and Raul's revolutionary actions were not all smooth sailing. Together, they attacked the barracks in Santiago, but due to limited strength, the armed uprising failed and they were arrested and imprisoned.
In court, Fidel defended himself impassionedly, and his defense phrase "History will acquit me" went viral, making more people recognize the Castro brothers. While on the run, Fidel met Dr. Che Guevara, a revolutionary from Argentina, and the two became like-minded friends.
Eventually, the Castro brothers led 81 revolutionaries back to Cuba and overthrew Batista's dictatorship in a long guerrilla war. After the victory of the revolution, the Castro brothers began to implement a series of reforms. They abolished the presidential system, introduced the people's congress system, and established their political and military leadership.
Economically, they implemented a series of nationalization policies, rebuilt Cuba's agricultural system, and gradually moved towards food self-sufficiency. However, the road to reform has not been easy. Fidel preferred to remain collectivist, while Raúl was more open, encouraging the expansion of the private economy. The two disagreed over reform.
Fidel openly criticized Raul's reform ideas as a move toward capitalism. However, despite their different political views, the Castro brothers maintained close relations and fought together for the cause of the Cuban revolution. The Castro brothers' 60-year history of overthrowing tyranny and leading Cuba has not been easy, and they face hostility from the West.
The United States imposed economic sanctions on Cuba and tried to overthrow the regime of the Castro brothers through mercenaries and assassinations. However, the Castro brothers firmly resisted pressure from the United States and successfully defended Cuba's socialist system. Today, the Castro era is officially over, with Díaz Canel taking over as supreme leader.
Cuba faces economic challenges and inflation brought about by the pandemic. It remains to be seen whether Díaz Canel can continue the legacy of the Castro brothers and resist pressure from the United States to develop Cuba's economy. To sum up, the story of the Castro brothers is a legend. They overthrew tyranny and led Cuba on the path to socialism.
They fought together in the early years of the revolution and statehood, and despite differences on some reform issues, they always maintained a close relationship. The Castro brothers, faced hostility from the United States, stood firm in their resistance to threats such as economic sanctions and assassinations. Their stories inspired the Cuban people and became legends in Cuban history.
In my opinion, the story of the Castro brothers is full of courage and perseverance. For the sake of their faith and the well-being of their people, they have been steadfast in promoting Cuba's development, fearing any difficulties and dangers. However, Cuba faces economic challenges and international pressures to find new development paths.
As the new supreme leader, Díaz Canel needs to assess the situation and formulate appropriate economic policies to promote Cuba's economic prosperity and the well-being of its people. Only in this way can the legacy of the Castro brothers be alive. Finally, I would like to ask readers a question: how do you feel about the story of the Castro brothers? How do you think Cuba should develop?
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