Castro. too. had duped many into believing he was a nationalist with no ties to the Soviet Union and no interest in Communist economics or plans for totalitarian dictatorship. When Batista fled on New Years Day in 1959. many Americans cheered the downfall of a despot. not realizing they had witnessed the birth of an even greater monster. In Cuba. as in Nicaragua. it did not take long for the Communists to reveal their real agenda. Castro quickly installed a proSoviet regime and imprisoned and executed his political opponents. Castros rise to power in Cuba brought nearly 700.000 refugees to the United States. With his massive Sovietsupplied military machine Castro has exported his revolution all over the Southern Hemisphere. Through our passivity. we allowed Castro a foothold.
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