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It has been a year since the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.
Affectionately known as El Comandante, Fidel's legacy lives in the hearts of not only the Cuban people but also of millions and millions around the world who thought of him as the man who stood up against U.S. imperialism and won.
Fidel was the most influential Latin American leader of the 20th century and arguably of all time. His trajectory as one of the leaders of the developing world fighting for liberation and socialism is unmatched in its relentless pursuit and longevity.
Comandante Fidel: Combatant to the End
Fidel’s genius was his ability to meet the need for tactical steps, responding to the day’s urgencies, without losing sight of the strategic direction. Fidel’s genius was his ability to meet the need for tactical steps, responding to the day’s urgencies, without losing sight of the strategic direction. And his commitment to international anti-imperialism never wavered throughout his life. READ MORE
Fidel Castro: A Latin American Legend
Fidel was born in 1926 during a period when then-President Gerardo Machado was cutting off the traditional elite from its long-held power and defending the island’s sovereignty from the United States. READ MORE
Fidel: End of Colonialism Would Not Have Been Possible Without the October Revolution
"Without the October Revolution ... it would not have been at all possible to end colonialism and liberate dozens of peoples on all continents," Fidel said. READ MORE
Fidel Castro’s Enduring Environmental Legacy
Fidel’s commitment to education and health care stand out as monumental achievements for Cuba under his decades of rule. While he emerged as a stalwart of anti-imperialism and anti-capitalism, his commitment to environmentalism and Cuba's achievements in the area gets less attention. READ MORE
'I Am Fidel:' Cuba's Youth Deepen Commitment to Revolution
To millions of Cubans, Fidel Castro was more than just a president, he also embodied revolutionary struggle, and with his death many have chosen to pay tribute to him by pledging to continue that struggle and remain loyal to the ideas of the Cuban Revolution.READ MORE
Fidel's Enduring Lesson Is That, Yes, It Is Possible: Raul
Cuban President Raul Castro addressed the tribute in Santiago de Cuba for his brother and revolutionary leader Fidel Castro Saturday. Here is a transcript of his words published by Granma International. READ MORE
Here's 6 of Fidel Castro's Most Iconic Comrades
Fidel made many enemies when he set out to free Cuba from the ironclad rule of Batista and U.S. imperialism. But he also made a lot of friends. READ MORE
Fidel Castro Hailed as True Friend of Palestine
Across the Palestinian resistance spectrum, the late Cuban leader and revolutionary Fidel Castro left a mark on the development of the struggle against decades of Israeli colonialism and occupation and so several Palestinian groups took the time to express their gratitude for Cuban solidarity throughout the years. READ MORE
Fidel and the Irish Struggle
While Fidel Castro is known as a committed internationalist, supporting independence movements in Angola to South Africa, Nicaragua and even French Polynesia, less is known about his support for the Irish struggle. READ MORE
Internationalist Fidel Castro's Quotes That Inspired Change
The revolutionary icon, one of the left's most revered leaders, was an important statesman and internationalist who fought capitalism and imperialism for over five decades. READ MORE
Fidel's Commitment to Women's Emancipation Unparalleled
The beginning of the Cuban Revolution in 1959 marked a remarkable political, economic and social change in Latin America's history, especially for Cuban women, who did not just participate in the military victory but also have played a prominent role throughout the building of the socialist nation. READ MORE
How Fidel and Gabriel Garcia Marquez Changed Cinema Forever
Along with Colombia's iconic Nobel Prize for Literature winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro helped create the first film and TV school which supported Latin Americans in presenting the reality of the region's social issues on screen. READ MORE
Fidel’s Favorite Book and Why You Should Read It
Following the failed attack on the Moncada Barracks in 1952, Fidel was sent to a prison north of Santiago. It was here that the leader of the Cuban Revolution immersed himself in books, avidly reading all genres. READ MORE
Songs to Remember Fidel and the Cuban Revolution
Tributes to Fidel Castro have poured in from every corner of the world, including from a number of musicians from Latin America and beyond. READ MORE
7 Farcical Ways the CIA Failed to Assassinate Fidel Castro
Leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro, the Cold War nemesis of the United States, outlasted 11 U.S. presidents and survived no fewer than 638 assassination attempts. READ MORE
JFK Files Expose CIA Plot to Stage Miami Bombings and Blame Fidel Castro
The CIA considered bombing Miami and other cities to create a terror threat while blaming the government of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, according to the recently-published "JFK files." READ MORE
A picture of the late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro is on display outside the Cuban embassy in Chile, in Santiago, Nov. 26, 2016. | Photo Reuters
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Students of the University of Havana carry a sign reading | Photo Reuters
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People place candles beside a picture of Fidel, as part of a tribute, following the announcement of the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras Nov. 26, 2016. | Photo Reuters
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A photograph of Cuba's former President Fidel Castro is seen during a tribute ceremony, following the announcement of the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro in La Paz, Bolivia, Nov. 26, 2016. | Photo Reuters
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Pictures of Cuba's former president Fidel Castro (L) and Venezuela's late president Hugo Chavez are seen on a wall near a Cuban flag inside a state office in Havana, Cuba Nov. 26, 2016. | Photo Reuters
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People walk past a graffiti that reads "Long live Fidel" in Havana, Cuba Nov. 26, 2016. | Photo Reuters
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An employee of a state-owned candy store looks outside, near a painting depicting Cuba's former President Fidel Castro, following the announcement of Castro's death, in Havana, Cuba, November 27, 2016. | Photo Reuters
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Raul Castro (L), Fidel Castro (C) and other Moncada rebels released from prison, May 1955. | Photo Archive
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After a 3 year guerrilla war against Batista's troops, Fidel's July 26th Movement, named after their failed insurgency just a few years earlier, emerged victorious on Jan. 1, 1959. | Photo AFP
title='Fidel Castro (L) and Che Guevara (C) lead a memorial march in Havana May 5, 1960, for the victims of the La Coubre freight ship explosion, considered to be one of the first CIA attempts to undermine the Cuban revolution. From the outset of the victory of the revolution, Cuba and Fidel faced numerous terrorist attacks.' width="798" height="449">
Fidel Castro (L) and Che Guevara (C) lead a memorial march in Havana May 5, 1960, for the victims of the La Coubre freight ship explosion, considered to be one of the first CIA attempts to undermine the Cuban revolution. From the outset of the victory of the revolution, Cuba and Fidel faced numerous terrorist attacks. | Photo AFP
title='Fidel was a baseball fan and believed Cubans should embrace sports as a way to a healthier living. Fidel led the island nation to historic levels of social development, including the eradication of illiteracy and health rates higher than many developed nations.' width="798" height="449">
Fidel was a baseball fan and believed Cubans should embrace sports as a way to a healthier living. Fidel led the island nation to historic levels of social development, including the eradication of illiteracy and health rates higher than many developed nations. | Photo Reuters
title='Fidel speaks to the United Nations General Assembly as part of the Non-Aligned Movement on October 12, 1979. His speeches became legendary for both their content as well as their length, often lasting several hours.' width="798" height="449">
Fidel speaks to the United Nations General Assembly as part of the Non-Aligned Movement on October 12, 1979. His speeches became legendary for both their content as well as their length, often lasting several hours. | Photo Reuters
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People react to a tribute to Cuba's late President Fidel Castro inside the Jose Marti Memorial in Revolution Square in Havana, Cuba, November 28, 2016. | Photo Reuters
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Tens of thousands of Cubans came to pay their respects to former Cuban President Fidel Castro. | Photo Reuters
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A woman is visibly moved by news of Castro's death. | Photo Reuters
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