On the occasion of the commemoration of the 66 years of the Cuban Revolution, the Government of Venezuela issued a statement congratulating the people of Cuba for the heroic deed, which has been maintained and consolidated over time despite the attacks of imperialism.
In the statement, signed by the Chancellor of the Republic, Yván Gil, and published on his Instagram account, it is stated that this historical event definitely contributed to the strengthening of the sovereignty and self-determination of the people of Cuba.
The letter also highlights that the leaders of the Cuban and Venezuelan Revolutions, Fidel Castro and Hugo Chávez, respectively, showed the way to consolidate the Great Homeland that Simón Bolívar and José Martí longed for.
Below is the full text of the statement.
“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela congratulates the heroic People of Cuba on the 66th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, a beacon of dignity, resistance and social justice that continues to guide the people of the world in their fight for emancipation.
Today we remember with admiration that glorious January 1, 1959, when a group of brave men, led by Commander Fidel Castro Ruz and Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, along with figures such as Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos, marked the beginning of a historic project that opened the doors to a future of sovereignty and self-determination for Marti’s Homeland.
In this year 2025, characterized by geopolitical complexities and the resurgence of hegemonic currents that seek to subdue sovereign nations, the Cuban Revolution stands as a strong moral and ethical guide, reminding us that only through courage, unity and solidarity can confront the challenges that threaten justice and global peace.
Cuba, with its resistance to the aggressions of imperialism and its inhuman economic blockade, is an indelible example of revolutionary firmness. The Bolivarian Government reaffirms the unwavering loyalty of Venezuela towards its brother people, with the commitment to strengthen our unity in the construction of a multipolar world, where the principles of dignity and solidarity prevail over the petty interests of those who try to impose their will.
Fidel Castro and Hugo Chávez showed us the way to consolidate the Great Homeland that Simón Bolivar and José Marti dreamed of: a united, free and sovereign Latin and Caribbean America. That ideal lives today in every joint action between Cuba and Venezuela, linked by history and hope for a shared future.
Long live the 66th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution! Long live the dignified resistance of the Cuban People! Until victory always!
Caracas, January 1, 2025
