How Trotsky came to live and die in Mexico City

Leon Trotsky was a Bolshevik leader and one of the most prominent people to mold the early Soviet Union. He was known for heading the Red Army during the Russian Revolution and for his ruthless actions against political foes. But, when Vladimir Lenin died in 1924, Trotsky saw his influence wane. He was removed from top government posts as Stalin consolidated his power. By 1927, Trotsky lost his position on the Central Committee and in 1929, he was expelled to Turkey with his wife. Trotsky was then told to leave Turkey and was given asylum in France but soon stirred up trouble there by organizing strikes so he fled to Norway. The Trotsky’s stay in Norway was short-lived, however, due to Leon’s political agitation. He was exiled from Norway and Leon and his family was put on an oil tanker to Mexico. <a href="https://destinationeatdrink.medium.com/how-trotsky-came-to-live-and-die-in-mexico-city-d0e85b446836">Read More</a>