How seemingly far we have come since my masterful coup in 1933. The keyword that is present here my friends, is seemingly. A man who is lesser educated on the topics of my country may deduce that colonel to president is a pretty large positive change. However, lets speak honestly now, was the great Fulgencio Batista really ever not in charge? To answer this in a word, mi amor, no. Although officially I have not been president, the men who have assumed the title have been my handpicked puppets. It is known that my party has majority control over the representation and that my military influence is frightening to many. However it is very possible that some do not know that from Mendieta, to a more prominent and successful Bru, I have never possessed less than full power. The title of president now seems almost just a formality however there are reasons that I pursued the title, certain perks, certain recognition, and certain opportunities for more personal gain are among these.
Now that you are aware of my status, it would be prudent to tell you how I have ascended to this status. My success in the elections in 1940 came from a plethora of factors all combining with their different benefits to create one huge positively backed candidate. I defeated Grau, who was my opponent under the constitution, which won me much support. My new constitution provided for land reform, public education, wages, human rights, among other progressive ideas. It rallied people of many different causes behind me and has been called one of the most progressive constitutions of our time already. Another, more surprising, contributor to my support was the Communist Party. Myself being an admirer of the United States and capitalist through and through would not be likely to receive support from a party with opposing ideologies. However I believe that it was my labor laws and support for labor unions that have swayed them. Nonetheless their attacks on my opponents worked very much in my favor. These major factors among lesser contributors are what helped me attain the office officially.
Another important aspect of my political career that would be sensible to discuss now would be my actions not only while holding the office of president but also since the beginning of my behind the scenes control. The more formal and political aspects to mention thus far would be previously mentioned reforms I have set in place, many, highlighted in the new constitution, opting for more rights to my people. Staying with the same goals of these new points on the constitution I have enacted many social reforms. Now for a more behind the scenes look, a more exciting aspect of my presidency is my relationship with what some refer to as “organized crime.” I have already made my time a golden area for tourism in my country. Americans have flocked to visit my beautiful beaches and with them have come mafia members Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano. These two men have been two that I have worked hard with to one: further attract tourists, and two: let the mob take control of all the casinos and hotels to help amass huge profits I will receive a large cut from. Some people call it corruption however it has helped our economy and the latter benefit of my relations with these men who I have let control the hotels and casinos has inflated my pockets. Meyer has ascended to be a prominent figure in our Casino business and I have been a huge advocate for the industry as well. I have gone as far as to offer government funding and tax exemptions for those who invest in our clubs and casinos. What can I say this business is successful and booming and it doesn’t hurt to help the cause. Lastly, I have let Havana become a center for drug trafficking, some may proclaim that this is foolish. Although these claims have been made and some may believe this to be true, it is all still under my control as things have always been. There is no need for any concern, except for maybe my wallet to worry about if it has enough space for all the profit this trafficking is bringing in. Although this is all very promising and exciting, I have recently received news of increased unrest among those living in rural villages outside of Havana who claim they don’t reap any benefits. Ungrateful, I do not understand however it is a problem and these as proclaimed by others to be ‘poor rebels’ must be repressed, and I will act swiftly and forcefully.
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