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In 1951, the most popular candidates were Chibás and Batista. Chibas at 29.70%, Batista at 19.03%. Batista would gain in the following months but remain far behind Chibas. Batista is likely to lose Presidential election.
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Though sources for Mirta were scarce, Fidel's sister tells us that around this time, aside from Castro generally lacking money, he also subjected Mirta to marital indiscretions, cheating, that was typical of Cuban men around this time.
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This final appearance was uneventful, and it was overshadowed by other more sensational developments, namely the candid testimony of Willie Moretti and his subsequent assassination.
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Outside of his hospital room as doctors operate to save his life, Naty, a supporter of Chibas, kept vigil for 3 days until the Orthodox leader passed.
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His hopes for Cuba still centered on Chibás and the Partido Ortodoxo, and he was present at [Chibás' politically motivated suicide in 1951[(https://rb.gy/xehvma). Seeing himself as Chibás' heir, Castro wanted to run for Congress in the June 1952 elections, though senior Ortodoxo members feared his radical reputation and refused to nominate him. He was instead nominated as a candidate for the House of Representatives by party members in Havana's poorest districts, and began campaigning.