In the early hours of 1959, President Fulgencio Batista left Cuba and in doing so set in motion the end of the democratic era for Cuba. Mainly due to social unrest and political pressure from allies of the country, the president had no choice but to resign and leave. He is known to have used repression to prevent people from protesting against widespread corruption in the country. Furthermore, during his tenure, Cuba became the playground of many organized crime bosses. Regardless of these facts, the country was known for its thriving economy and beautiful infrastructure. Public transportation and food supplies were at the same level as the United States, and through hard work people could enjoy a decent life. When the revolution took over, promises were made to the people that a better society would be built. This new society would have no social discrimination or class distinctions. At the same time, the new government promised that the economy would replace that of previous years, that education and healthcare would improve, and that free elections would be held within six months. After all these years, it has become apparent that the revolution has failed to deliver on the promises made in 1959. When the revolution took over the government, major steps were taken to dismantle the country's economic infrastructure. These changes gave way to a socialist economy that relied solely on Soviet funding. These funds were a reward for the state's submission to Soviet demands. As time passed, all industrial machinery inherited from the capitalist past was replaced with cheaper machinery produced in the Soviet Union. Half of the charter and both the State Council and the ministers are chosen by the same group of people who have been in power for the last 55 years. In fact, true and free elections have not been held in Cuba for two generations. In the end, after carefully gathering all this information and analyzing it, some points should be clear. First, how the Cuban government has failed to deliver on the economic promises it made during its first year. Furthermore, social issues such as racial discrimination and prostitution are still part of Cuban society, prostitution being a consequence of the country's economic situation. At the same time, the Cuban government resorts to repression and violations of the most basic human rights on a daily basis. Finally, how the Cuban revolution has consistently failed to deliver on the promises of a new future for the Cuban people.