40+ Weird Cuban Facts That Few People Are Aware Of

Published on 09/12/2022
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Bacardi Rum

The origin of Bacardi rum may be traced back to Cuba, where it was initially distilled. Following Fidel Castro’s rise to power, the operation was moved to Puerto Rico, where it remains today. The Bacardi family is known for their unwavering support of the Cuban revolutionary movement.

Bacardi Rum

Bacardi Rum

They eventually became supporters of Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution during the 1950s. At the beginning of his campaign, Fidel Castro did not identify himself as a communist and did not sell himself as one. Instead, he presented himself as a liberal reformer working to bring an end to the American empire’s economic grip over Cuba.

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No Coca-Cola

Although Coca-Cola established a bottling facility in 1906, production was suspended in 1962 due to Fidel Castro’s leadership of the Cuban Revolution, which resulted in the removal of the previous President, Batista. The government of Fidel Castro began imposing a trade embargo about the same time it began taking assets held by foreign nations that had a presence in Cuba.

No Coca Cola

No Coca Cola

The confiscation of American property started on August 6, 1960, and its target was enterprises in the United States. Coca-Cola has vanished, never to be seen or heard from again. Due to the fact that the United States maintains a commercial, economic, and financial embargo on Cuba, no American firms can engage in commerce with Cuba.

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