10 marzo 1952 anni - Batista's coup

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-used army (had its support from early 1930s)

-little resistance: Batista promised free + fair elections; claimed Prío had been planning a coup; had military, police + secret police support; Cuban public was tired of Auténticos corruption

-USA recognised government March 27 - supported Batista due to pro-business rhetoric (1930s & 1940s)

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