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  Fidel Castro: The Revolutionary Who Defied the Dollar — And Survived 600+ Assassination Attempts By : Vijesh Nair Date : 26/01/2026 Investigation journalism In the turbulent geopolitical landscape of the Cold War, Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz emerged as one of the 20th century’s most polarising figures. A fiery revolutionary and staunch opponent of American influence, Castro’s refusal to align Cuba with United States economic interests — including resistance to the dominance of the U.S. dollar — defined his nearly five decades in power. Though historians urge caution about specific numbers, Castro himself and Cuban officials claimed that more than 600 assassination attempts were made on his life by agents connected to the U.S. government, intelligence agencies, and allied militant groups over the course of his leadership. Remarkably, he lived to the age of 90 and died of natural causes , a feat that only enhanced his mystique both inside and outside Cuba. From Rebel Leader to ...