Castro, Fidel

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A Cuban political leader of the twentieth century. He led the revolution that in 1959 overthrew the dictator of Cuba, who had the support of the United States. Castro then presided over his country's transformation into a communist state. His beard and frequent wearing of combat uniforms have given him a distinctive appearance among heads of national governments. (See Cuban missile crisis.)

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How to use Castro, Fidel in a sentence

But there is a big twist in this story that has left both Grace Castro and Lozoya frustrated and grasping for more answers.
An Informant, a Missing American, and Juarez’s House of Death: Inside the 12-Year Cold Case of David Castro|Bill Conroy|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He also was working to recruit Castro as a driver for a drug load.
An Informant, a Missing American, and Juarez’s House of Death: Inside the 12-Year Cold Case of David Castro|Bill Conroy|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But even though he has been disappeared, Castro is not forgotten.
An Informant, a Missing American, and Juarez’s House of Death: Inside the 12-Year Cold Case of David Castro|Bill Conroy|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But they [Castro and Chito] must have been talking business.
An Informant, a Missing American, and Juarez’s House of Death: Inside the 12-Year Cold Case of David Castro|Bill Conroy|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST

That is a reality that still eats at Grace Castro and Yvonne Lozoya.
An Informant, a Missing American, and Juarez’s House of Death: Inside the 12-Year Cold Case of David Castro|Bill Conroy|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
One was to the deanship, of Santiago de Castro, a sick man who has not left his house for more than three years.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
She produced the tragedy of Agnes de Castro in her 17th year, which was followed by several others.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
The governor, Francisco Castro de Moraes, made no attempt to stop him until his arrival at the city.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
The torch still waved, and Jose Castro stormed and raved at the men in the boats.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser|Walter Fenton Mott
I've mushed in Alaska and fought against Castro in Venezuela.
The Highgrader|William MacLeod Raine