Fidel Castro's Lasting Impact on Modern Motoring The centenary of Fidel Castro's birth has passed, but its significance extends far beyond nostalgic commemorations.
One aspect of his rule that is often overlooked is the island nation's once thriving automotive industry. Under Castro's leadership, Cuba became a hub for car manufacturing in Latin America.
State owned factories produced Soviet era Ladas and locally assembled Citroëns, catering to its growing middle class and providing an example of socialist self sufficiency in the region.