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Ramiro Valdes: Cuba's Loyal Revolutionary
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Cuba mourns the death of Ramiro Valdes, the revered “Commander of the Revolution” and lifelong ally of Fidel Castro, who passed away at 94. A key figure from the 1959 revolution, Valdes survived the Moncada assault at 21 and the Granma landing, later serving as deputy to Che Guevara and leading forces in the Battle of Santa Clara. He held top government posts—including interior minister and vice president—and remained active into his nineties, advising President Diaz-Canel on energy and national unity. Known for his unwavering loyalty and revolutionary zeal, Valdes’ passing closes a chapter for a generation that forged Cuba’s modern history.
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