The Cuban Revolution And The Marxist-Leninist Movement

The revolution was successful and Fulgencio was overthrown and Fidel Castro became Cuba’s symbol of hope. Cuba became closer friends with the Soviet Union ever since Fidel came into power. Since Cuba became closer to them, it became more and more isolated to its northern neighbors. Fidel Castro later named the Marxist-Leninist nature of the revolution. When the Soviet Union collapsed in the 1990’s Cuba became completely isolated, this isolation was called the period especial. The “special period” brought desperation, depression widespread shortage, and financial uncertainty.