: A direct quote from Fidel Castro’s famous 1953 court defense.
As you progress through eras (Colonial, World Wars, Cold War, and Modern Times), completing research projects triggers unique, satirical quotes that poke fun at political ideologies and technological progress:
Watch this compilation to see the satirical research quotes and flavor text that define the Tropico 5 experience: Tropico 5 all research quotes : r/tropico José Fino Reddit• Oct 18, 2021
: The game describes this edict as a way to issue bonds for $10,000 while lowering your credit rating, effectively letting you trade future stability for immediate cash.
: He reportedly changed the national motto to "There is no other God than Macias Nguema" and banned lubricants in power plants, claiming his magical powers would keep them running (they didn't).
The game features "Interesting Facts" that highlight the eccentricities and dark histories of real-world dictators. Some notable examples include: