Holding his old journal, Luis Roberto smiled as the dust of the leather cover shimmered in the light, and the prickly earth-smell of the pages filled his nostrils. It’s funny how while writing the journal, Luis thought he would never have the chance to reread it. Yet, here he was, flipping through the decked edges of each page, reliving the wonders of 1952. Here’s how the journal goes…

 

 

 

Many have changed as a result of the Cuban Revolution. The most noticeable difference being the socio-political structure of Cuba. The Revolution supposedly ends Dictatorship– heavily influenced by the United States, replacing the government with socialism. With socialism, numerous policies of Cuba developed. To name a few, Cuba installed universal healthcare, literacy programmes, and (similar to the soviets) land reforms. Yet despite these socialist reforms, the “end of dictatorship” is a mere deception. Castro continued the dictator ways of governing. He continued to execute those who opposed him or challenge his power; inevitably, leading him to be the one with absolute power. Furthermore, the Revolution greatly influenced Cuba’s international relations. Due to the change in government, Cuba holds tensions with the United States, disapproving of Cuba’s government. In return, Cuba then turned to the Soviets– an adversary to the United States. This change in parties drastically affected the allies and adversaries of Cuba, compared to before the Revolution. However, one intent of the Revolution was to end Cuba’s dependency on the United States. Though Cuba succeeded in cutting off its dependence on the United States, ultimately, Cuba continues to rely on another nation– the Soviets.