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175. The CIA vs Fidel Castro

Empire

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The Bay of Pigs Invasion: A Critical Misstep in U.S.-Cuba Relations

This chapter explores Fidel Castro's complex relationship with the United States during the Cold War, illustrating how U.S. actions drove him towards the Soviet Union. It critically examines the Bay of Pigs invasion and its miscalculations, debating how alternative strategies could have changed Latin America's future.

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