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The Deterioration in Diplomatic Relations between Cuba and the USA

By ethantaku_mahbois.exe

  • Seizure of Havana

    Seizure of Havana
    Rebel forces led by Guevara seize control of Cuba's capital, Havana. Batista flees the city.

  • Castro enters Havana

    Castro enters Havana
    With 9,000 fighters in tow, Castro enters Havana and the US recognises the new Cuban government. Scores of police officers and former Batista henchmen are tried and executed. Castro becomes prime minister and launches a nationalisation drive which causes an uproar in Washington.