The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raúl Castro Ruz, during the ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Personal Security Directorate. Photo: Estudios Revolución

Raúl Castro Highlights Heroic Work of the Personal Security Directorate

Army General Raúl Castro recognized and thanked the Personal Security Directorate. For its heroic work over its 65 years in protecting the leaders of the Revolution.

In the letter, read by the Minister of the Interior, Army Corps General Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas, during the commemorative ceremony. Which was attended by President Miguel Díaz-Canel, the leader of the Revolution also paid tribute to the 32 who died in Venezuela on January 3rd. In the confrontation with the US aggression that culminated in the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Regarding these heroes, he affirmed that they fell in the line of duty and emphasized: “May the blood they shed never be forgotten. And may their example become the guide to follow in the daily work of this leadership.”

He also stated that on the centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, they should receive his congratulations and his most sincere gratitude. For their work from the beginning of the Revolution and even before. When the struggle was just beginning in the Sierra Maestra mountains.

Furthermore he recalled that they contributed “decisively to preventing enemy actions against our historic leader, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro.”

Regarding the current situation, the leader of the Cuban Revolution noted that the country “is experiencing difficult times. Under the hostility of the United States government. Which remains determined to eliminate the example that Cuba represents for the world.”

He added that “we will continue to count on you so that this purpose, like many others, appears only in history books. Also where the heroism and greatness of our people are recounted. Of whom you are a part and whose children you are.”

During the ceremony held the previous day, the Army General received an award from Brigadier General Emir Mesa Corona, head of the Personal Security Directorate. For his role as a founding head, along with Fidel, of that branch of the Ministry of the Interior, Cubadebate reported.

For his part, Álvarez Casas presented a diploma to the Personal Security Directorate for its 65 years of continuous work. Dedicated to protecting the lives of the top leaders of the Cuban Revolution.

Also, five founders of that branch were recognized for their role in history. He personally congratulated, one by one, by Army General Raúl Castro.

With information from Prensa Latina

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