C: Impact on Latin America

Question 1

Latin America after the success of the Revolution

Overview

Answer 1

Cuba was perceived as a model state, with major advancces in health, education and nationalism.
1960s: upsurge in rural guerrilla conflict and urban terrorism against social inequality and political repression.

Question 2

Cuban foreign policy

Answer 2

1962: provided moral and material support. Spearheaded by Guevara.

This is because:
* To break Cuba’s isolation as a sole communist country.
* Marist principles: internationalism, “full” communism

Question 3

Organisation of American States

Answer 3

1964: America imposed economic sanctions on Cuba

To achieve “an order of peace and justice”

Question 4

Organisation of Latin American Solidarity

Answer 4

1967: From Havana to encourage similar revolutions. However failure due to poor military and tactical preparations, and lack of popular support.

Question 5

Summary of impact on Latin America

Answer 5

Cuba provided assistance with: weaponry and other resources, guerilla training.

E.g. The Bolivian Revolution, Salvadoran Civil War, in Venezuela and Nicaragua
Success: in Bolivia, Venezuela (close relations between Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro that resulted in beneficial trade between the countries)