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Cuba: Castro vs. the World

Cuba: Castro vs. the World

The story of how Cuba struggled in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union, their main economic and political supporter. The massive decline in living standards triggered refugee crises, which played havoc with Cuba's already difficult relations with the US and forced the two enemies to negotiate for the first time one-on-one and officially.

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StatusEnded
Original NameCuba: Castro vs. the World
First Air DateAugust 4, 2020
Last Air DateAugust 11, 2020
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime1h 0min
Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksBBC Two
The Charm Offensive
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The Charm Offensive

The story of how Castro saved his revolution post Cold War. Through ingenious diplomacy and soft power, Cuba broke its isolation. But with Trump, it could be short-lived.

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