Photos show Cuba before and after the Castros, from 1950s tourism to today's blackouts

Fecha de publicación: 9 de octubre de 2026, 15:34

Fidel Castro took control of Cuba in 1959; since then, life on the island has changed dramatically. Archive Photos/Getty Images Cuba transitioned into a communist state in 1959, altering its tourism and economic landscape. Today, Cubans face shortages and power outages, but tourism remains a key…