The new government, which came to power after years of guerrilla struggle, gradually moved closer to the Soviet Union and adopted a socialist orientation. The revolution led to a rapid deterioration of relations between the United States and Cuba and turned the island into one of the major points of tension in the Cold War. The event also resonated widely in Latin American politics.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Cuban Revolution?
- The Cuban Revolution concluded on 1 January 1959 with the overthrow of the government of Fulgencio Batista by revolutionary forces led by Fidel Castro.
- When did Cuban Revolution happen?
- 1959 CE
- Where did Cuban Revolution take place?
- Küba