634 Ways To Kill Fidel

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This account details the creative, bizarre, and disturbing attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro, as recounted by Fabián Escalante, founder of the Cuban intelligence services. He provides a firsthand perspective on defending Castro against numerous assassination plots during the Cold War, employing lethal poisons, explosives, and other methods. The narrative unfolds like a political thriller, grounded in real events and extensive research, including multiple investigations in Cuba, interviews with participants, and documentary evidence. Escalante shares harrowing tales of deceit, such as FBI tactics involving moles who infiltrated the Cuban government with the aim of bombing military bases. He also recounts undercover attempts to deliver poison-laced cigars to Castro. The story spans locations from Washington, D.C., to New York, Miami, and Havana, revealing the intricate conspiracy to silence dissent against Castro. Rich in historical details about the CIA, Cuba, the communist movement, and U.S. officials, Escalante's narrative illustrates the lengths to which the CIA went to assassinate Castro and the determined efforts to protect him and his ideals.