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Fidel Castro Part 9: Down With Fidel!

Real Dictators

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Aftermath of the Mariel Boatlift

This chapter explores the economic liberalizations attempted by the Cuban government post-Mariel Boatlift and how they were ultimately reversed under Castro's authoritarian regime. Through personal anecdotes and the shifting dynamics with the Soviet Union, it reveals the tension between reform ideals and the grim realities of life in Cuba.

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