40+ Weird Cuban Facts That Few People Are Aware Of

Published on 09/12/2022
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Operation Castration

The name of the CIA’s invasion of Cuba to murder Fidel Castro was “Operation Castration.” The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) hatched at least eight schemes to eliminate Castro from power or bring him into disrepute, one of which used an explosive seashell.

Operation Castration

Operation Castration

Fidel Castro assumed control of Cuba in 1959. The strategy advocated for pointing the finger of blame at Cuba for terrorist acts that would be carried out by the United States government in order to rally public support for a war against Cuba.

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One Premium Habano Company

Puros and Habanos are two words that are used to describe different types of cigars made in Cuba. One business is responsible for the production of all of the top brands in the nation.

One Premium Habano Company

One Premium Habano Company

There are two distinct varieties of premium cigars that both go by the name “Cohiba.” One variety is produced in Cuba for Habanos S.A., which is the state-owned tobacco company in Cuba. The other variety is produced in the Dominican Republic for General Cigar Company, which is based in the United States.

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