Why is Fulgencio Batista described as a "semi-constitutional" leader? Perhaps it could be better explained that he was constitutional at one point and unconstitutional at another. I think the best would be to eliminate this word, "semi-constitutional," entirely. --Daniel C. Boyer

Does anyone know of a specific source linking FDR to the Sergeant's revolt? - Hephaestos 05:25 Feb 20, 2003 (UTC)

Hammer away at your forge lame one and try Welles, Benjamin. 1997.Sumner Welles; FDR's global strategist. St. Martin's Press, NY starting on page 156. There is much more but this a start. There is also talk of a US secret operative said to Cuban-American (more of that later) (El Jigüe, 9/24/2005).

I think that this page needs more information on Batista's life and activities after his exile. Rvinall 21:34, 24 Apr 2005 (UTC).

Batista essentially retired to the Dominican Republic, where much of his money was stolen by Trujillo, and he ended up in the Portugal (El Jigüe, 9/24/2005).

I'm trying to decide if Batista was any better than the regime that replaced him. Che Guevara is described as torturing and killing members of Batista's government, but I want to know if Batista did the same kinds of things. I have a poor opinion of Che Guevara, and I want to decide if he was at all justified in overthrowing Batista. Any Comments?

I think it's pretty much a toss-up. Batista was known for having his army mutilate opponents and display their dead bodies on television. So Guevara may be justified for wanting to execute his goons. On the other hand, Guevara seems to fit the definition of a crazed Marxist revolutionary willing to imprison/torture/execute anyone who dissents, not just criminals. 64.7.89.54 19:56, 8 May 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Also, I'm not sure such a big deal should be made of U.S. diplomatic recognition, as it also recognized the governments of Ramon Grau and Carlos Prio Socarras despite their opposition to Batista. J. Parker Stone 20:21, 8 May 2005 (UTC)[reply]