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But the early euphoria faded as Castro and the United States became locked in a Cold War showdown and he allied with the Soviet Union, imposing communism on Cuba



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The bitterness generated in those early years never went away as Castro opponents fled to Miami, unsuccessfully plotted his demise and waited in vain for the long-standing US trade embargo against the island to topple him

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"History will absolve me," Castro said in a famous 1953 courtroom speech as Batista tried to end his rebellion by jailing him, but there is little agreement on his legacy



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As the 50th anniversary of the revolution approaches and the government prepares modest celebrations for next week, Cubans are divided on whether it has all been worth it

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To supporters, Castro threw off the yoke of tyranny and brought economic justice and benefits such as free education and health care for all



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Opponents say he simply imposed a new dictatorship that impoverished a once-prosperous nation and robbed its people of opportunities



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