U.S. Recognized New Cuban Government in 1959

Today in Latin American history, the United States recognized the new Cuban government of Fidel Castro in 1959.

Only six days after the fall of the Fulgencio Batista dictatorship in Cuba, U.S. officials recognize the new provisional government of the island nation.

Despite fears that Fidel Castro might have communist leanings, the U.S. government believed that it could work with the new regime and protect American interests in Cuba.

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Today in LatAm history, Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel was born in 1950

Today in LatAm history, Dominican baseball player Alfonso Soriano who plays for the Chicago Cubs was born in 1976

Today in LatAm history, Venezuelan baseball player Francisco Rodriguez who pitches for the Milwaukee Brewers was born in 1982

Today in LatAm history, Mexican novelist Juan Rulfo who was one of the important Spanish-language writers of the 20th century died in 1986