Cuban Socialism at 60: Old Aspirations and New Realities

Ricardo Torres Pérez and Claes Brundenius
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Ricardo Torres Pérez: University of Havana
Claes Brundenius: Lund University

Chapter Chapter 8 in Reflections on Socialism in the Twenty-First Century, 2020, pp 167-188 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Few revolutions have had such an impact in modern times as the Cuban Revolution in 1959. Numerous publications (books, articles, and dissertations) have been written about it. Opinions about it have diverged. The revolution has been an inspiration for many, contested and even detested by others. In 1961, the Cuban Revolution took a radical turn when Fidel Castro declared that the revolution was socialist and parliamentary elections were no longer on the agenda. This chapter is a review of major events, and turning points, in the life span of the now 60-year-old revolution. After the death of legendary and uncontested leader Fidel Castro, the island is confronted with a serious of problems and challenges—not least with a huge democratic deficit.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-33920-3_8

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