Fidel Castro

Martin Bell reports on a flood of Cuban migrants arriving in Florida aboard unseaworthy vessels in a dramatic bid to escape Castro’s regime. Scenes unfold of the dangers, intimidation and violence that the desperate refugees have encountered during the emigration process.

Fidel Castro discusses the political and economic future of Cuba including his policies on democratic elections, gambling and tourism. Reporters also ask about Castro’s iconic beard.

Half a million Cubans gather at Revolution Square in Havana to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Revolution of their charismatic leader Fidel Castro. The festivities are conducted under the gaze of the world’s Communist leaders.

The US imposes a strict trade embargo on Cuba

During his trip to Cuba a frail Pope John Paul II criticises Castro’s human rights abuses and the US trade embargo. He calls for Cuban reform and reconciliation with the US during a Catholic mass held in front of 200,000 Cubans and the world’s media.

The USA and Cuba have finally reached an agreement on measures to halt the mass exodus of refugees from the island to the shores of Florida.

Michael Voss reports on Fidel Castro’s official resignation after nearly 50 years in power. Cubans reflect on what it means for Cuba as Castro hands power to his brother Raúl Castro.

In an attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro and his revolution, a group of 1,500 Cuban exiles trained and financed by the CIA launched an ill-fated invasion of Cuba from the Bay of Pigs in 1961.

In 1959 Fidel Castro was on the verge of winning a guerrilla war against Fulgencio Batista's dictatorship. In this report, presented by Richard Dimbleby, Castro speaks of battling to defeat Batista's forces.

Castro's Cuba was caught up in a crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

Michael Voss reports on Fidel Castro’s official resignation after nearly 50 years in power. Cubans reflect on what it means for Cuba as Castro hands power to his brother Raúl Castro.