Weaknesses Of Fidel Castro

Since 1898, Cuba has been subject to the imperialistic exploitations of the colossus of the north, where the animosity towards the formerly harsh and tyrannical, Batista rule was inextricably allied with a repulsion for the degree to which US investment subjugated Cuban economy. It is evident, that the Cubans had experienced an epoch of repression and despotism, however, after the swift topple of Batista’s regime in 1959, Cuban leader Fidel Castro, altered Cuba into a successful state-orientated republic through a revolution which ran on Marxist ideals. Although Castro was successful in reducing illiteracy, improving public health care, terminating racism and increasing Cuba’s overall standard of living in Latin America, he was also widely criticised for stifling economic, and political freedoms which were a result of antagonistic relationships with the United States. However, in spite of these negative externalities, and through little opposition from the Cuban population, it is clear …show more content…
Castro justly opposed to racism, prostitution, drugs and gambling, where segregation laws in public places such as cemeteries and shops was abolished and casinos and night clubs were shut down. Castro’s commitment to his people was prevalent in Law Number 49 which was passed one month after he assumed power, where he demanded that all social services must be provided to people in need. Article 43 of the Cuban constitution also stipulates that all Cuban citizens have the same rights regardless of “colour of skin, gender, national origin and any distinction harmful to the dignity of man.” However, despite mandating fair rights on his citizens, he had placed religious restrictions on his people, where they were forbidden to practise their religion as he believed that these commitments would distort his