He was born on August 13, 1926. In 1947 he joined an Anticommunist party to fgiht against Cuba´s corruption. Its goals were nationalism, economic independence, and social reforms. He tried to had a place in the Parliament, but the elections were cancelled. On July 26, 1953, Castro and approximately 150 supporters attacked the Moncada military barracks in an attempt to overthrow Batista. The attack failed and Castro was sentenced 15 years in jail. In 1959 Castro was elected as a prime minister. On April 16, 1961 he declared Cuba as a Socialist State.
On Febuary 19, 2008, Fidel abandoned the elections because of physical condition and gave the power to his brother Raul.
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