The War On News

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Claim

Claim 868

Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro criticized the press and other critics of his government's program in a September 28, 1959 television appearance, which a CIA bulletin said reflected concern over his government's mounting difficulties.

Published 2026-09-26. Last reviewed 2026-09-26. 1 source.

Statement
Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro criticized the press and other critics of his government's program in a September 28, 1959 television appearance, which a CIA bulletin said reflected concern over his government's mounting difficulties.
Field
action
Value
Castro criticizes press in September 28 television appearance
About
incident 1959-cuba-castro-criticizes-diario-de-la-marina
Source
CIA Central Intelligence Bulletin, 1 October 1959 (declassified)
Publisher
CIA Central Intelligence Bulletin, 1 October 1959 (declassified)
Method
primary document
Checked
2026-09-26
Confidence
high
Status
current
Source date
1959-10-01

Quotation from the source

Prime Minister Fidel Castro's attack of 28 Septem- ber on press and other critics of his revolutionary program re- vealed a concern over his increasing difficulties.