Martin Bell reports on a flood of Cuban migrants arriving in Florida aboard unseaworthy vessels in a dramatic bid to escape Castro鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Communist leaders.
During his trip to Cuba a frail Pope John Paul II criticises Castro鈥檚 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鈥檚 media.
Michael Voss reports on Fidel Castro鈥檚 official resignation after nearly 50 years in power. Cubans reflect on what it means for Cuba as Castro hands power to his brother Ra煤l 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.
Michael Voss reports on Fidel Castro鈥檚 official resignation after nearly 50 years in power. Cubans reflect on what it means for Cuba as Castro hands power to his brother Ra煤l Castro.
