July 26 Movement

The July 26 Movement was a revolutionary initiative led by Fidel Castro in Cuba that began on July 26, 1953. It aimed to overthrow the authoritarian government of Fulgencio Batista. The movement started with an armed attack on the Moncada barracks, which failed but galvanized public support for Castro's cause. Over the following years, the movement gained momentum, leading to guerrilla warfare against Batista's regime. Ultimately, it culminated in the successful revolution of 1959, establishing a communist government and significantly impacting Cuba and its relations with the United States and the broader international community.