: Despite economic hardships, Cuba established a public health system and a world-class biotech industry that provided universal coverage, which many international observers viewed with envy and respect . 2. "Castro-Envy" Among World Leaders
The term "Castro-envy" has been used to describe the psychological effect his nearly half-century rule had on democratic leaders: Castro - Envy
: After the revolution, Castro focused on making education free and universal. These efforts resulted in literacy rates that were described as the envy of the developing world . : Despite economic hardships, Cuba established a public
Fidel Castro's shadow will continue to loom large - CBS News : Despite economic hardships