Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro

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Fidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister and later as President of Cuba. His leadership was marked by significant social reforms and a controversial relationship with the United States, making him a pivotal figure in the Cold War era and Cuban history.

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Patterson described Castro as 'a warrior for human dignity everywhere and a champion who was an invincible foe to injustice anywhere'.

Patterson calls For Global South unity | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-08-12
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Fidel Castro met Samuel Menzi and congratulated him for his achievements in the cigar industry.

Samuel Menzi und die Zukunft der kubanischen Zigarren in Zürich
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-11
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Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro is the great-nephew of Fidel Castro, who was a prominent figure in Cuban politics.

Ligan a nieto de Raúl Castro con mafia cubana en México, revela el New York Times; la red se dedicaba al tráfico de personas
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-11
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Fidel Castro is mentioned as the leader with whom Balaguer had a meeting, highlighting the political context of the conversation.

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-08-08
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Balaguer

Fidel Castro is cited by Hasan Piker as one of the oppressive tyrants he admires.

Democratic strategist Julian Epstein backs Mike Rogers over El-Sayed
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-08
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Fidel Castro's sculptures were part of a controversial proposal involving a swap for garbage trucks.

Brugada rechaza trueque de Rojo de la Vega
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-07
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Fidel Castro's sculpture is part of the proposed trade by Alessandra Rojo de la Vega.

Rojo de la Vega propone trueque a Brugada
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-06
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Fidel Castro was met by Glenn A. Baker at a poolside bar in Cuba.

Australian music journalist dies aged 74; looking back on career success and highlights
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-31
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Fidel Castro was mentioned in relation to Mulatu Astatke's visit to Cuba, where he experienced similar musical sounds.

‘Give respect to Africa and the bush people’: Mulatu Astatke on pioneering Ethio-jazz and honouring his roots | Music
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-30
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Fidel Castro is mentioned as the figure Rubio aimed to overthrow to liberate Cuba.

Kuuba - Rubio Ameerika unelm
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-29
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Marco Rubio

Fidel Castro led a group of over 100 young people to attack the Moncada Barracks, marking the beginning of the Cuban Revolution.

墨西哥民众游行声援古巴 _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-07-27
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Fidel Castro led the attack on the Moncada barracks in 1953, which is considered the beginning of the revolutionary struggle.

Predsjednik Kube optužio SAD da žele da preuzmu ostrvo
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-07-27
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Fidel Castro led the attack on the Moncada barracks in 1953, considered the start of the Cuban revolution.

El presidente de Cuba acusa a Trump de intentar "apropiarse" de la isla
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-26
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Fidel Castro warned Daniel Ortega against signing Óscar Arias's peace plan, stating that revolutionaries do not hold elections.

Óscar Arias recuerda advertencia de Fidel Castro a Daniel Ortega: ‘Los revolucionarios no hacemos elecciones’
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-07-26
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Fidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary leader who played a key role in the Cuban Revolution against the Batista regime.

26 iulie: Cum a declanșat Fidel Castro Revoluția Cubaneză printr-un atac eșuat
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-07-26
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Fidel Castro is mentioned as a historical figure in the context of discussing revolutionary politics in Latin America.

El escenario global y Colombia
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-25
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Fidel Castro was the 'Comandante' of the Cuban Revolution.

Kuba und Bürokratie: Deutscher E-Bike-Unternehmer kämpft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-25
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Fidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister and later President of Cuba.

Franco Fava: «Mennea mi querelò, ci restai male. Mi proposero l'emotrasfusione, mio fratello medico me lo vietò»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-24
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Fidel Castro is referenced as someone who would have been proud of the US report's content.

US claims of Cuba’s ‘unique threat’ jar with reality of hunger and blackouts | Cuba
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-22
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Fidel Castro is credited with providing an unyielding scientific perspective for the Cuban Revolution.

Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2026-07-18
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Fidel Castro referred to the Cuban medical personnel as an 'army in white coats'.

Staaten werfen kubanische Ärzte raus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-16
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Fidel Castro led the Cuban Revolution in 1959, which significantly changed the political landscape of Cuba.

Steht Kuba vor einem Regimewechsel? Eine Analyse der Geschichte
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-14
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Fidel Castro was the revolutionary leader of Cuba known for his communist regime.

Unbekannte Geschichten hinter denkwürdigen Fotos
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-14
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Fidel Castro is mentioned as an emblematic figure admired by Nayib Bukele during his leftist phase.

Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2026-07-13
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Fidel Castro is noted as a dictator who influenced the political landscape in the Americas.

El “Huracán Trump” no se detiene
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-12
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