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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Che Guevara: Che Guevara was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary who played a crucial role alongside Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution.
Bay of Pigs Invasion: The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failed attempt by CIA-backed Cuban exiles to overthrow Fidel Castro's government in 1961.
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.