Soviet Support: The USSR became Cuba's primary economic partner, purchasing sugar and supplying oil.
Economic Dependency: This relationship stabilized Cuba's economy but made it heavily reliant on Soviet aid.
Note
Cuba joined COMECON in 1972, further integrating its economy with the Soviet bloc.
The Impact of U.S. Sanctions
Economic Isolation: The U.S. embargo cut Cuba off from its largest trading partner, crippling key industries like sugar and tobacco.
Operation Mongoose: CIA-led sabotage efforts further weakened Cuba's economy.
Example
The Agrarian Reform Act of 1959 aimed to redistribute land but was seen by the U.S. as communist, leading to economic sanctions.
The Shift to a Command Economy
Soviet Model: Castro adopted a command economy, focusing on centralized planning and state control.
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The Role of the Soviet Union in Cuba's Economy
The USSR became Cuba's primary economic partner, purchasing sugar and supplying oil.
This relationship stabilized Cuba's economy but made it heavily reliant on Soviet aid.
NoteCuba joined COMECON in 1972, further integrating its economy with the Soviet bloc.