The answer to this question is Yes.
Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador or conqueror that conquered the Aztec empire in 1521 with Help of commanders and leaders like Pedro de Alvarado, Gonzalo de Sandoval, Cristóbal de Olid, Nuño de Guzmán and others
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Because Cuba was located in a close proximity to USA, particularly to the state of Florida and many populous cities were in close to it.
Also, the sea region that Cuba is located in is close to the major trade route between the USA and Europe.
In addition, if USSR had the ability to place their missiles in Cuba, they could put the entire USA in their missile range.
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