Fidel Castro And Cuba

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tro refused to ratify any major international law protecting these human rights. As well, he refuses to sign the international Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Castro formed Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), which operate on almost every block in Cuba. They are the perfect example of the thought police as their mission is to spy on neighbors and reporting back to the regime. Castro also doesn’t believe in being defied as he still has large numbers of individuals incarcerated in prisons for political crimes ranging from speaking against the regime to trying to leave the island. The only difference between Cuba and Oceania is the telescreens in every household. Cubans don’t own that but are replaced by more spies to do the job instead. Fidel Castro’s picture hangs on all walls in major building and even outside. This is also a strong resemblance to Big Brother’s image hanging everywhere saying that he’s “watching you”. Instead of those words, Castro has his own words that say: “History will absolve me”.
How does Fidel Castro’s leadership qualities allow him to remain the political leader of Cuba for so many years? First of all, his appeal to Cuban patriotism, his traditional appeal to the Cuban poor and stance against the rich, he’s a strong man and a boss. He uses his considerable charisma to appeal t...