Fidel Castro was an exemplary fighter and a leader. Steadfast and daring with a political mind. Adopting stricter measure to ensure pure communism rather than following slow progressive socialist ideas, that too in the vicinity of US, was his hallmark in the cold war era. Socially he changed Cuba but politically he took Cuba from one authoritarian state to the other. Ruling for nearly a half century and then transferring power to his brother, clearly shows he established a heirarchic regime which is not an attribute of a communist idea.
Taking control of the country and aligning with USSR, enforcing land reforms, suppressing opposition, executing rivals and denying freedom of media, were the factors which helped him strengthen his power. At a poiny in historg he almost wiped out private ownership from the country. Something which even the bigger communist states were unable to achieve. That sealed his authority to a larger extent.
The progressive liberals in our country who idealize him and others like Che, must also learn that these figures were not perfect examples of socialist ideals as they had many drawbacks in ways of ruling, in providing human rights etc. Those of their followers who advocate for non-violence must also understand that such rulers ruled with iron hands. Killing, exiling, jailing and captivating people who opposed them. So everyone must understand that existential communism in the world is as flawed as capitalism. Not to make ideals so quickly guys.
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