March 10th, 1952 Batista took over the Cuban government once again. He hosted a coup 3 months before the elections, to ensure to his win. Under Batista, Cuba became profitable for american business and organized crime. Havana became the "Latin Las Vegas", a playground of choice for wealthy gamblers,and and very little was said about democracy or the right to the average Cuban. Opposition was swiftly and violently crushed and many began to fear the new government. Just over a year after Batistas second coup, a small group of revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro attacked the Moncada Army Barracks in Santuiago on July 26,1953. The attack failed and Batista sent general Martin Tamayo, the commander of the district. Batista was so sure of his power that on May 15, 1955, he realeased Castro and thye remaining survivors of the Moncada attack. Castro leaves to Mexico to plan the revolution. After Batista loses the support of the US he starts to lose power.
By: Jennifer and Jasmine
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