Law #3 of the Sierra Maestra on Agrarian Reform

Fidel Castro signing the first agrarian law in 1959

Era:

ERA 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970's)

Keywords:

Law #3 of the Sierra Maestra on Agrarian Reform Hispanic American History Cuba Latin America Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro

Date Created:

Place Created: Cuba

Year Created: 1958

Historical Theme:

Economics Government Politics Reform War

Description: Law #3 of the Sierra Maestra on Agrarian Reform aimed to redistribute land to the landless peasants. This law established the principle of granting ownership to tenant farmers, sharecroppers, and squatters, while providing compensation for landowners. It allowed for the free distribution of land up to 28 hectares and the right to purchase up to 67 hectares. It served as an early demonstration of the revolutionary government's commitment to addressing inequality in Cuba.

Categories of Documents:

Cuba