◻︎ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 Original Preface: This post from my old blog marked the death of Fidel Castro Ruz. Fidel was the central leader of Cuba’s 1959 revolution against US-backed dictator Furgencio Batista. Fidel served as Prime Minister (1959-1976) and President (1976-2008). Update 1/7/26: Having invaded Venezuela on Saturday, January 3rd, the Trump Administration is now threatening Columbia, Mexico, Greenland — and Cuba. … Continue reading Fidel Castro & The Cuban Revolution