He ruled Cuba until Castro's arrival. His term was marked by repression
Fulgencio Batista was a Cuban military officer and politician who governed Cuba twice during the 20th century, remembered negatively for his close ties to the U.S. and the repression during his rule which ended with the Cuban Revolution.
The Cuban Revolution: From the 'July 26 Movement' to the Establishment of a Socialist State
The Cuban Revolution was a socio-political and armed uprising led by Fidel Castro aimed at overthrowing the regime of Fulgencio Batista due to widespread public discontent over corruption and social inequality in Cuba.