After Batista's overthrow in 1959, Fidel Castro assumed military and political power as Cuba's prime minister.Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz born 13 August 1926 and died 25 November 2016 was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who was the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, serving as the prime minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and president from 1976 to 2008.
After Batista's overthrow in 1959, Fidel Castro assumed both military and political power, emerging as Cuba's prime minister. Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, born on August 13, 1926, and passing away on November 25, 2016, was a pivotal figure in Cuban history. A revolutionary and politician, he held leadership in Cuba for nearly five decades, from 1959 to 2008. During this extensive period, Castro served as the prime minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and subsequently as president from 1976 to 2008.
Castro's rise to power marked a significant chapter in Cuba's history, characterized by revolutionary fervor and ideological shifts. Under his leadership, Cuba underwent profound transformations in politics, economics, and international relations. The close to five-decade-long tenure of Fidel Castro left an indelible mark on the nation, shaping its trajectory and global standing throughout the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century.