Fidel Castro’s rise

Definition

Fidel Castro's rise refers to the period in Cuban history when Fidel Castro successfully led the Cuban Revolution and came into power as the leader of Cuba. This marked a significant shift towards socialism and communist ideology in the country.

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Command Economy: A command economy is an economic system where production, distribution, and prices are controlled by the government rather than market forces. It is often associated with socialist or communist regimes.