Who benefited from the Cuban revolution?

- Health:

- Infant mortality rate decreased from 60 per 1,000 live births in 1959 to 4 per 1,000 live births in 2018.

- Average life expectancy increased from 60 years in 1959 to 78 years in 2018.

- Free healthcare for all citizens,

- Development of vaccines, such as the world's first effective meningitis B vaccine.

- Education:

- Literacy rate rose from 23.6% in 1959 to 99.8% in 2015.

- Free education at all levels, including university and postgraduate studies.

- Women's rights:

- Legalized abortion in 1965, one of the first countries in Latin America to do so.

- Increased women's participation in the labor force and politics, including the appointment of the first female vice president in 2012.

- Improved social services and living standards for the poor.

- Food subsidies,

- Housing programs,

- Child care centers.

- Nationalism and unity:

- The revolution created a sense of national pride and unity among Cubans.

- International solidarity:

- Cuba has provided medical aid and disaster relief to countries around the world.

Groups that benefited from the revolution:

1. The peasantry:

- Land reform redistributed land from the large landowners to the peasants, giving them access to land and improving their economic situation.

2. The working class:

- The revolution led to increased wages, better working conditions, and greater social benefits for workers, leading to an improvement in their living standards.

3. Women:

- The revolution brought about significant improvements in women's rights and status, such as the legalization of abortion, equal pay for equal work, and increased opportunities for education and employment.

4. Afro-Cubans:

- The revolution abolished racial segregation and discrimination, and promoted greater racial equality.

5. The youth:

- The revolution provided the youth with increased access to education, healthcare, and cultural opportunities, improving their overall well-being and opportunities for personal development.

6. The general population:

- The revolution brought about broader access to healthcare, education, social services, and cultural amenities, leading to an overall improvement in the quality of life for the majority of the Cuban population.