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174. The Cuban Revolution

Empire

CHAPTER

The Spark of Revolution

This chapter explores the significant meeting between Fidel Castro and Che Guevara in Mexico City, marking the beginning of their partnership in the Cuban Revolution. It discusses their contrasting ideological perspectives and the influence of American intervention on Castro's revolutionary path. The chapter also highlights the challenges faced by the revolutionaries as they return to Cuba, culminating in the decisive moments leading to Batista's downfall.

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