Cuba Celebrates the 99th Anniversary of Fidel Castro’s Birth

Today, Cuba commemorates and celebrates the 99th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro, the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed on the social media platform X that “#Fidel is not just present. He is a constant. A guide and a challenge. An example and a dream. I feel he is still at the forefront, as in the Sierra or at Girón.”

For his part, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero reaffirmed that Cuba celebrates his birthday with the certainty of knowing he is alive and “present in every victory or challenge of the Revolution, in unity and resistance, in our dreams of justice for #Cuba and the world, and in the deepest conviction that it can be done.”

The Cuban Foreign Ministry also noted that “Fidel had the gift of touching lives, of entering them and impacting with a gesture, which did not end with precise words, but was supported by concrete actions.”

The tribute to the revolutionary strategist, a symbol of global resistance, on his 99th birthday takes place in the complex international landscape facing Cuba. Marked by economic pressures, media campaigns, and internal challenges.

In this context, the figure of Fidel Castro emerges as an unavoidable reference, whose political and ideological legacy continues. To guide the defense of national sovereignty, independence, and the socialist system he helped build.

Therefore, in the face of adversity, the nation repeatedly returns to the thinking of the statesman. Who led the Revolution in 1959 and designed a vision for the country based on self-determination and social justice.

His conception of sovereignty transcended the territorial: it implied economic independence, cultural identity, and political freedom from any form of external domination.

The intensification of the economic blockade imposed by the United States, along with disinformation campaigns and diplomatic pressure, have created a hostile environment and opened a new stage of resistance for the island. However, the principles sown by Fidel Castro remain the foundation of the national response.

His strategic thinking, his ability to foresee scenarios, and his insistence on unity as a tool of defense remain alive in the discourse and actions of the Cuban leadership.

The continuity of this legacy is reflected in the firmness with which adversity is faced, without renouncing revolutionary ideals.

The Cuban socialist model, conceived by Fidel Castro as a humanist and supportive Project. Remains the cornerstone of the country’s political and social system, reflected in inclusive social policies and attention to vulnerable groups.

In this sense, despite the difficulties, Cuba has preserved essential achievements such as free education, universal healthcare, and social protection. Pillars that the Cuban leader considered essential.

In the midst of a global crisis that has challenged many systems, Cuban socialism seeks to renew itself without losing its essence. Hence the efforts outlined by the National Assembly (parliament) in analyzing the direction of the program to correct distortions and boost the economy.

Likewise, Cubans are currently demonstrating their commitment to resilience and their will to overcome obstacles such as the instability of the National Electric Power System and the high cost of food and essential supplies.

The new generations, although they face different challenges than their parents and grandparents, find in Fidel Castro a source of inspiration. His example of dedication, consistency, and strategic vision continues to be a source of study, reflection, and political commitment.

The country honors Fidel on his 99th birthday, the immortal leader whose fight for justice, sovereignty, and the dignity of the people continues to inspire the world. His revolutionary legacy, his firmness in the face of empire, and his love for his homeland are compasses of resilience and hope.

With information from Prensa Latina

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