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Raúl Castro and Cubans honor revolutionary Ramiro Valdés

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Raúl Castro paid tribute to Ramiro Valdés in Havana.
Valdés, a key figure in the 1959 revolution, passed away at 94.
Thousands of Cubans lined up to pay their respects under the sun.
Valdés was one of the last surviving 'comandantes' of the revolution.
Participants expressed nostalgia for Fidel Castro during the tribute.

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Raúl Castro, the former president of Cuba, paid tribute to Ramiro Valdés, a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution, who passed away at the age of 94 on June 21, 2026. Castro, who is 95 years old, was among thousands of Cubans who lined up under the sun in Havana to honor Valdés. The event drew significant public attendance, reflecting Valdés's status as one of the last surviving "comandantes" of the revolution.

The tribute took place at the Ministry of Defense in Havana, where Valdés was remembered for his close collaboration with Fidel Castro and his influential role in shaping Cuba's revolutionary history. His death has stirred emotional responses throughout the country, underscoring the enduring legacy of revolutionary figures in Cuban society.

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24 June

Raúl Castro honored his comrade in arms, Ramiro Valdés, as Cuba bids farewell to one of its last 'comandantes'.

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