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Fidel Castro and Raul Castro articles on Democracy Chronicles

The Castro Brothers have ruled Cuba since 1959. Fidel Castro was a Cuban communist revolutionary turned dictator who died in 2016. His brother Raul rules the country as one of the most repressive regimes in the Americas. See our articles on Cuba and Socialism as well.

Che Guevara Poster Artist Looks Back on 50 Revolutionary Years

By DC Editors - September 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Che Guevara Poster Artist

Years after creating the Che Guevara poster that still adorns student bedrooms around the world, Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick is delighted at its ubiquity.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Political Artwork, Socialism and Labor

Why Cuban Farmers Shrug Off Promise Of Private Ownership

By DC Editors - August 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

Cuban Farmers Shrug Off Promise Of Private Ownership

Cuba’s small farmers say island will not feed itself without broader reform of state-run agriculture, should constitution allow private property ownership.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Socialism and Labor

Public Debates on Cuba’s Constitution Can Be Makings Of Democracy

By Ngah Gabriel - August 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

Cuba's Constitution rising

The most surprising move in this is that citizens have been invited to discuss the new Constitution. It seems there is opening to transform Cuba into a Socialist republic. Let’s hope these debates will be rigorous.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Dictatorships, Direct Democracy and Referendums

New Cuban President Changes Government Style, Not Substance

By DC Editors - July 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

New Cuban President Changes Government

Some hoped he might move quickly to breathe new life into reforms aimed at modernizing one of the world’s last communist-run countries

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Dictatorships

Cuba Updating Constitution But Without Political Reforms

By DC Editors - May 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

Cuba Updating Constitution

The current constitution was adopted four decades ago at a time when Cuba was a pillar of the Soviet Bloc

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Dictatorships

VIDEO: Will Life Change Under Cuba’s Next President?

By DC Editors - April 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Cuba’s Next President

Here’s a look at Mr. Castro’s handpicked successor and what’s ahead for the communist country

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Dictatorships

Cuba’s Miguel Diaz-Canel to be Selected as New President

By DC Editors - April 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel

Cuba’s legislature began the process of electing the country’s first president outside the Castro family

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba

As Castro steps down, challenges await new Cuban president

By DC Editors - March 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

new Cuban president

Cuban President Raul Castro prepares to step down next month, ending his family’s six-decade grip on power

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Dictatorships

Raul Castro’s daughter could be Cuba’s next president

By DC Editors - January 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

Raul Castro's daughter Mariela Castro Espin

Mariela Castro Espin, the daughter of Raul Castro, has been nominated as a deputy for Parliament

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Dictatorships, Nepotism

Raul Castro Preparing to Step Down as President of Cuba

By DC Editors - June 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

Raul Castro President of Cuba

Cuban leader Raul Castro has announced the beginning of the end of his presidency

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Castro Brothers, Cuba, Dictatorships

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