Cuban revolutionary commander Ramiro Valdes Menendez, a key figure alongside Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, has died at 94. President Miguel Diaz-Canel mourned his passing, highlighting Valdes' loyalty and role in post-revolution reforms and intelligence services.
Ramiro Valdes, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and a top government official for decades, has died at 94. President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced his death on Sunday, calling him a "hero of the Cuban revolution" and a "father figure."
Ramiro Valdes, a key figure in Cuba's Communist revolution and founder of its intelligence services, has died at 94. President Miguel Diaz-Canel eulogized Valdes for his "exemplary dedication" and fidelity to the revolution's leaders. Valdes was one of the last surviving revolutionaries and played a role in the 1953 Moncada Barracks attack.
Ramiro Valdes, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and a top government official for decades, has died at 94. President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced his death on Sunday, calling him a "hero of the Republic" and "Commander of the Revolution."
A US court has allowed lawsuits seeking compensation for assets seized during the Cuban revolution to proceed. Professor William LeoGrande explains the context of this decision amid the current political crisis in Cuba.
Cuba's foreign ministry stated it will exercise its right to self-defense if attacked, following reports that the US is considering capturing Cuban Revolution leader Raul Castro and preparing charges related to a 1996 incident. CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba to convey a message from President Trump.
Fidel Antonio Castro-Smirnov, grandson of the late Cuban leader, participated in a flower-laying ceremony in Moscow during the First International Socialist Forum, emphasizing the enduring relevance of Fidel Castro's revolutionary ideas.
