Eduardo Zayas-Bazan

Eduardo Zayas-Bazan, a Cuban exile and a member of Brigade 2506, shares his gripping firsthand account of the Bay of Pigs invasion. He recounts the tense preparations and unforeseen challenges faced during this CIA-backed operation against Fidel Castro's regime. The discussion unveils Castro's controversial UN speech, the emotional turmoil of a young woman intertwined with his life, and the chaotic battle that ensued. Zayas-Bazan highlights the psychological impact on the invaders and the broader geopolitical fallout that reshaped U.S.-Cuba relations.