Oh but he was! But, if he admitted it then, he would have never gained power, and he would most likely be assassinated by the US ( Which they tried on multiple occasions when Castro admitted he was a communist) He preferred to secure his position with help from the US first (the US also said that they would help him get rid of all the communists in his government) and then reveal that he is in fact, a communist.

Of course he was already a communist. He was just practicing his best skill, lying.

Traducciones EGP, No, sir, it's not like that!!!! That is what the scoundrel Fidel Castro "sold" to the whole world!! First, Fidel Castro brazenly STOLEN any and all INDIVIDUAL property of US citizens living in Cuba; as also, he stole the properties of other citizens such as Chinese, Spanish, etc, etc. But, WORSE still... He robbed Cuban citizens!!!!!!! Fidel appropriated even the simple shoe shine stands, the newsstands, each small and humble store... etc, etc. Then, the US government demanded that Fidel pay US citizens for the usurped properties. Fidel did NOT do it, and the US refused to buy the sugar from him and, at the same time, decided that Cuba will have to pay in cash if it wants to trade with any US company, wherever it is located; that is, there will be no bank loans for Cuba. In addition, the Cuban money that was in American banks cannot be touched by the Cuban government, as long as there is communism on the island (this is the Embargo). Second, although it is true that Fidel deceived the Cuban people and the world, denying that he was a communist; the testimonies of his former colleagues from the Sierra Maestra corroborate that Fidel was a liar and a hypocrite, who knew very well that if he denied being a communist, would be supported by the people and by the great fortunes of the country (as it happened). Fidel Castro has been the destruction of Cuba, a country that before 59, was VERY prosperous!!!!!

Well that’s not what Fidel himself said

@@tino6846,Fidel said one thing, but did something VERY different. Fidel and the communist government are liars, hypocrites, manipulators and above all, bandits-scoundrels.

The organized crime families were also angry. The likes of Santo Trafficante (Florida mob) tried to negotiate with the regime. Instead, he was thrown into jail . All their shady casinos and luxury hotels were confiscated by the Castro regime. Watch GODFATHER 2 . Some of the story is told there. I like your comment. It shows good historical knowledge & not the same brainwashed, BS comments that are so common on this site.

All an illusion

The Washington Senators signed up Camilo Pasqual & Pedro Ramos as starting pitchers. As far as I know neither of them ever got involved in politics. Castro was a different breed of politician. He was involved in the 1948 disturbances in Bogota. I remember seeing him in the Big Apple in Central Park giving a speech. (1955) . That was the same year that another Cuban named Sandy Amoros made the famous WS "catch heard around the world". America was like another planet back then. For me, it was all about baseball & my history books.

As a Minnesotan, god I wish we were so lucky.

When Barbara Walters interviewed he was acting like he didn’t understand her and they had an interpreter for that famous interview. And look how articulate he is in English. As a young man he travelled extensively in the United States. He was always a liar. The fact that he did not interview in English with Barbara Walters and acted like he did not understand English is proof of this.

He comes from a privileged family, highly educated in prestigious Jesuit private schools and universities. He spoke several languages, always lived privileged life style. That socialism game is for uneducated masses that he played with.

@@susancapotelamb3936 Language is something that you have to practice everyday. Look at the time difference between the Barbara Walter interview compared to 1961? If you don't speak a language for decades you will forget certain important rules about it

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@Dennis The Red Menace Obviously because the Imperialist nations wanted to continue the exploitation of the colonial people.

@Dennis The Red Menace poor people are stupid sorry to say buddy

Really? Why is that?

@Dennis The Red Menace Good argument , Dennis. It's called the "balance of power". When one side tries to exploit you with i.e. mob controlled hotels/casinos , you go to the other side of the political spectrum for socio/economic assistance.(Russia and/or China). It's a serious balancing act because who is to say that the treacherous Russian oligarchs won't "sell you down the river"? Or that the greedy Chinese won't try to swallow you up? Despite a 60 yr. old embargo & millions of "enemies" , the Castro regime is still on the map & doing its best to survive in a very hostile political atmosphere. Expect the likes of Trump & DeSantis to make conditions even worse after 2024. I can see the writing on the wall.

@@juliotamayo413 The U.S. backed a capitalist military dictator that Fidel and his M-26-7 movement sought to overthrow and succeded in the revolution

Yes sir, the entire world has grown up. Now America is a politically/cuturally/ psychologically divided country. I'm very saddened to see this great country torn up by a Congressional insurrection caused by the whims of a local NYC real estate shyster. Now we also have the likes of DeSantis and Kari De Flake running or already appointed to top notch governmental leadership positions. What's next , Gary ?? You tell me. I can't take the heat, so I'm staying out of the kitchen.

He was NOT a member of the Popular Socialist Party. The Cuban Communist Party wasn't founded until 1965. The communist movement had split in 1928 and it had again split with Tito and Stalin feuding. This whole are you a communist thing was part of the 1950's Red Scare which hunt that began with FDR throwing 18 leaders of the Socialist Workers Party in Prison for violation of the Smith "gag" Act.

Before USA economy sanctions

Before the US sanctions on Cuba forced him to turn to the USSR

@@dr.coomerphd4937 Fidel was a Communist from his University days I take him at his word your position is hopelessly naive.

@@carkawalakhatulistiwa I take Fidel at his word he was a Communist from his University days your position is laughably naive.

Was he praised by people in Harlem? Malcolm was a great freedom and justice seeking man. If he had met with Malcolm I can assume Castro had a good character. Both were avid fighters for equality and anti imperialists.

Accumuló 900 millones mientras el pueblo sigue pasando hambre 60 años despues .

@@NimNim2024 yea and you disagreed with him you were tortured to death, nice character, and Malcolm x was pretty much a dickhead too.

@@mariaherradi8732 In Cuba the counter revolutionaries are starving for attention since they lack a just cause.

@@NimNim2024 Fidel was not a fighter of equality! He was a criminal, killed thousands of Cubans, jailed thousand more, stole everything cuba is great for and made that beautifully island he’s private playhouse for him and his family. Come live in cuba like an ordinary Cuban and you will feel the disaster that criminal has done to the Cuban people.

Jajaja

Don't trust any man. We are all absolute disasters.

Never Trust Orange presidents who are pathological Liars. covid-19 has not gone away like magic and never will and bleach will never be used as a cure for it.

James Anderson, No, Fidel Castro since he took power has dedicated himself to RUIN Cuba. He stole each of the individual properties of Cubans and EVERYONE, including thousands of foreign families, such as: Spanish, Chinese, North American, Jamaican, Haitian, Japanese, etc. He began to ferociously persecute anyone who could oppose him. And the WORST of all, he introduced absurd and unfair laws, which if not complied with, imply 15 or 20 years in prison or more. With his laws, Fidel STOPPED the development of the country and the prosperity of the people!!!!! oh! And Cuba can trade WITH WHOM IT WANTS; in fact it does it with: Russia, China, Canada, Italy, India, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, the Netherlands, South Korea, Viet Nam, etc, etc... even with the US; For example, the chicken that the dictatorship sells to the people says: "Made in the USA"

As soon as Castro took the power in Cuba he began a mass misappropriation of american properties and companies, the US tried to solve it diplomatically asking for compensantion for what was confiscated but Cuba's government offered a huge underpayment or in some cases offering none at all. The enbargo was a response to that.

Transcrition is an abomination of the English language. It's obvious that you are a semi literate, brainwashed nincompoop. If you have English writing problems , then stay offline. Lack of writing skills don't mix with your obviously incompetent, non educated , unanalytical political science skills' levels. Stop making a fool of yourself.

Before the revolution, there was 25,000 Jews in Cuba. According to Godfather II, the island was full of gambling, prostitution, corruption, etc. Now there's about 1,500. Cuba doesn't recognize the Zionist State. Israel votes at the UN in favor of the embargo.

I am a American born college educated english speaker. I understood every word that Fidel Spoke in this video

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You said the operative word. EMBARGO . It's been going on for 60 yrs. With the advent of Trump and/or DeSantis in 2024 , nothing is going to get any better. You forgot to mention one thing: the will of the community to survive & progress. That will includes any country worldwide.(Not just Cuba). No one can stop a community that won't give up. I saw a country that was bombed out and in total devastation. Within a few yrs. the same country is alive and well with all its infrastructure in full gear. It's the will of the people that makes the difference.

Do they let Americans tour Cuba?

@@amandabr9562 Yes. Just came back last night. You should go!

@@libertasca1636what did you think of it? planning on going this year or next

Ein Mensch, No, the embargo NO! is the cause of the DESTRUCTION of Cuba. Fidel and the COMMUNIST system are the ones that RUINED Cuba and ENSLAVED the people!!!!!! Fidel Castro since he assumed power has dedicated himself to RUIN Cuba. Each of the individual properties of Cubans and EVERYONE was stolen, including thousands of foreign families, such as: Spanish, Chinese, North American, Jamaican, Haitian, Japanese, etc. He began to fiercely persecute anyone who might oppose him. AND WORST of all, he introduced absurd and unfair laws, which if not complied with, imply 15 or 20 years in prison or more. With his laws, Fidel STOPPED the development of the country and the prosperity of the people!!!!! Fidel applied every method, procedure and communist principle FROM the first moment. Fidel LIED and manipulated EVERYONE!!!! It is important to know that Cuba can trade WITH WHOM IT WANTS; in fact it does it with: Russia, China, Canada, Italy, India, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Holland, South Korea, Viet Nam, Singapore, Sweden, South Africa, etc, etc... even with the US; For example, the chicken that the dictatorship sells to the people says: "Made in the USA." Here are some of the MANY tests that exist: 1- www.icex.es/icex/es/navegacion-principal/todos-nuestros-servicios/informacion-de-mercados/paises/navegacion-principal/el-pais/informacion-economica-y-comercial/ foreign-sector/index.html?idPais=CU#:~:text=Main%20socios%20comerciales5- 2-wits.worldbank.org/CountrySnapshot/es/CUB/textview 3-www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/620101/Cuba.pdf

Nobody knows what you’re talking about

He is saying Justin Trudeau looks and acts just like his father... Fidel

Do you know any honest politician? Ils sont tous des menteurs.

Why are you starting a sentence with a noun instead of an article? Nowadays, a simple English grammatical error can cause you a livelihood. If your name is De La Cruz, you have no business bad mouthing a major anti imperialist figure of the 20th century. All that you are really doing is bad mouthing yourself & your family name. To respect historical/cultural figures is to respect yourself. You don't have to agree with his politics, but you have to show respect to your own culture.

@@fasteddie9055 I do so, because I live in a free country, where freedom of speech is a right. No like in Cuba where you can't bad mouth "as you say I'm doing so" the dictatorship. Plus he was lying so hard, because he said he didn't agree with communism ideology when he was a communist in the low. If my opinion, hurt your feelings let me remind you the I live in 🇺🇸 where my right to speech is backed by the constitution of this nation.

@@Delacruz.j The reason we have free speech is because it has been fought for over and over again by the workers movement. Your government thew Eugene Debs in prison for speaking out against the Imperialist war and he got over a million votes from a jail cell. Go bad mouth people anywhere and your asking for trouble, No one wants to hear trash talk from Pro American Cubans. You go to jail when you start planing bombing or other pro CIA actions.

He actually wasn't. Fidel's original political influence was not Marx, but Jose Martí, who was very much NOT a communist. He became communist later after being forced to ally with the USSR due to strict american sanctions. I am by NO MEANS pro castro, as he was very authoritarian and repressive of freedom of speech and expression, but every situation has a lot of nuance

100% communist!

Hey look someone that doesn't know what they're talking about!

Cuban communist and American democrats are not the same Thay have different ideas people keep thinking that

That almost lead the world into extinction.. Your view on reality is tredemdesly distorted

U never lived in a communist country did u

@@KZfaqr-xs9cp You can blame the US and the USSR for that, not Cuba

@@KZfaqr-xs9cp It was Kennedy who was threatening to push the button who wanted to over thrown the Cuban government at almost any cost.

@@kimobrien. It was a real shame that a great Irishman like JFK wanted to blow up the world fighting over some mob controlled hotels, gambling casinos and some sugar plantations . As much as I admired JFK, I have to admit that he made some major mistakes during his short POTUS tenure. He had too many girlfriends and he inappropriately had his finger on the A bomb button over some BS mob controlled criminal enterprises. Forgetaboutitt !! He should have been watching the Harvard football game instead. Don't get me wrong, I still honor & respect the name of America's first Irish /Catholic POTUS. See you at the St. Paddy's Day Parade in 2023.

adam stinger How can you give cheers to Fidel and Chaves? I am going to talk about Fidel, because I was born and lived under the boot of that scoundrel. Fidel DESTROYED Cuba and ENSLAVED the people!!!!!! I don't know if you are part of the people, of whatever country you are, or if you are part of the high communist leadership of some country; but, that high Power of communism, says LIES. Fidel LIED, manipulated and hypocritically said one thing to international opinion; but he did a VERY different one. He and the communist high leadership have been and are the only ones who have lived in Cuba as great magnates; while FORCED the people to live in the aberrant communism. Fidel CREATED hunger, need and misery by applying communist principles and methods.

Arafat was a traitor

Not only. Russia remembers!

He was a tyrant and most of the cubans hate him.

@@lestergutierrez2816 Most Cubans are from Florida? ))

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@Dennis The Red Menace gusanos was a racist term use by Castro he stated using it to describe black Cubans who oppose to his racist regime. You are probably as racist as he was.

@Dennis The Red Menace I agree with u about Batista. Cuba cant seem to catch a break

A Dictator put not a tinpot

@@tino6846 No one calls an American Presidents dictators because they pasted a law to require they step down after 8 years.

@@kimobrien. I’m not afraid of the word dictator I wish I were one

Fidel Castro was boss. Capitalist/ Imperialist leaders are all slimy corporate whores

A thief that is what he is.

​@@ElpinGalarga911 This is an awkward use of the English language, per se. Say after me, "A gusano is what I am." There goes your format. Now apply it. It's not so hard. Now say it !!!!

USA perverted every possible concept

actually we know the new name of communist is Democrats

@@lestergutierrez2816 This is what I'm talking about. You just call everyone you don't like communists. You have perverted all concepts

@Dennis The Red Menace Just another smear.

@@TheDrAstrov did I perverted all concepts by calling communist to everyone that I don’t like?, that sound similar to what democrats have being doing to republicans. I reminded you that Demokkkrats has being calling Republican Nazis and white supremacist since 2016 just because they don’t agreed with the woke mob agenda . The Democrats are so hypocrite 😂😂😂

Vete a vivir a Cuba a ver hasta cuando te dura es tontería.

Voy pa cuba en las patas de un sapo

Shoman Kommentar, Greta !!!!! Ja ich spreche ein wenig.

You live in Cuba?