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U.S. Campaign Against Cuba Was Multifaceted
- The U.S. used a full toolkit—covert ops, economics, propaganda—to try to topple Cuba after 1959.
- Those measures formed a long-term, multifaceted campaign that persists into the present day.
Revolution Delivered Tangible Social Gains
- Cuba's revolution markedly improved education, health, and reduced poverty despite U.S. hostility.
- These social gains explain part of Cuba's regional influence and international solidarity efforts.
Cuba Built Remarkable Medical Capacity
- Cuba developed strong medical and biotech capabilities, including vaccine candidates and international medical missions.
- These achievements occurred despite six decades of embargo and resource constraints.