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{{Villain_Infobox|Box title= Fidel Castro | {{Villain_Infobox|Box title= Fidel Castro | ||
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|fullname = Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz | |fullname = Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz | ||
|alias = The Cuban<br>El Comandante<br>El Caballo<br>El Jefe | |alias = The Cuban<br>El Comandante<br>El Caballo<br>El Jefe | ||
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'''Fidel Castro''' (August 13<sup>th</sup>, 1926 - November 25<sup>th</sup>, 2016) was a Cuban Communist revolutionary who served as the leader of the Republic of Cuba for nearly five decades, first as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976, then as President from 1976 to 2008. His 49-year tenure as the leader of Cuba makes him the longest-ruling non-royal ruler of the 20th and 21st centuries. | '''Fidel Castro''' (August 13<sup>th</sup>, 1926 - November 25<sup>th</sup>, 2016) was a Cuban Communist revolutionary who served as the leader of the Republic of Cuba for nearly five decades, first as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976, then as President from 1976 to 2008. His 49-year tenure as the leader of Cuba makes him the longest-ruling non-royal ruler of the 20th and 21st centuries. | ||
One of the most controversial political leaders of all time, Castro both inspired and dismayed people across the world during his lifetime. ''The Observer'' stated that he proved to be as divisive in death as he was in life, and that the only thing that his enemies and admirers agreed upon was that he was a towering figure in world affairs who transformed a small Caribbean island into a major force in world affairs. ''The Daily Telegraph'' noted that across the world he was either praised as a brave champion of the people, or derided as a power-mad dictator | One of the most controversial political leaders of all time, Castro both inspired and dismayed people across the world during his lifetime. ''The Observer'' stated that he proved to be as divisive in death as he was in life, and that the only thing that his enemies and admirers agreed upon was that he was a towering figure in world affairs who transformed a small Caribbean island into a major force in world affairs. ''The Daily Telegraph'' noted that across the world he was either praised as a brave champion of the people, or derided as a power-mad dictator. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Bonded by their hate for the US imperialism and capitalism, Castro and Venezuelan dictator [[Hugo Chávez]] formed a close relationship. Both socialist countries have worked together on various political ventures. | Bonded by their hate for the US imperialism and capitalism, Castro and Venezuelan dictator [[Hugo Chávez]] formed a close relationship. Both socialist countries have worked together on various political ventures. | ||
On May 1, 2007, Castro did not attend Cuba's annual celebration of May Day, leading many to believe that he had died. While Castro allegedly met with Brazilian | On May 1, 2007, Castro did not attend Cuba's annual celebration of May Day, leading many to believe that he had died. While Castro allegedly met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on February 25, 2010, there is no independent confirmation that this was not in fact a body-double. | ||
On February 18, 2006, Communist Cuba publicly recognized that Fidel Castro was no longer President of the State Council and Commander in Chief. He was succeeded by his brother, Raul Castro. | On February 18, 2006, Communist Cuba publicly recognized that Fidel Castro was no longer President of the State Council and Commander in Chief. He was succeeded by his brother, Raul Castro. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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[[Category:Latin American Villains]] | [[Category:Latin American Villains]] | ||
[[Category:Internet Memes]] | [[Category:Internet Memes]] | ||
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[[Category:Drug Dealers]] | [[Category:Drug Dealers]] | ||
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