Research topic: Gerardo Machado

Gerardo Machado , 1871-1939, president of Cuba (1925-33). A businessman turned presidential candidate in 1924, he channeled the resurgent nationalism of the era. His victory over Menocal in the 1924 election, was aided by President Zayas . Machado's campaign for national regeneration initially received wide support. He taxed American capital investments, constructed a 700-mi (1,127-km) central highway and promoted investments in tourism, industry and mining. Increasingly dictatorial, he amended the constitution to permit a six-year term, aiding his reelection. The Wall Street crash and... Read more