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== == Castro has been in power since 1959, when he overthrew Batista. He stepped down as Cuba's president in 2008.

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Since 1 January 1959 when Fidel Castro took control of the government.

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1 January 1959, the Cuban government was replaced by a revolutionary government led by Castro. Since then he became a dictator.

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Fidel Castro has been dictator of Cuba for 53 years. (1959-2012)

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Almost 50 years

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Since 1959 49 years Forty nine years

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Since 1949-present day

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