Fidel Castro: book of condolence
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The Cuba Solidarity Campaign is deeply saddened by loss of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro Ruz who died at 10.29 on Friday 25 November, aged 90.
For more than 50 years the Cuban Revolution has been an inspiration for countries fighting for independence and equality. Cuba’s remarkable achievements in health, education, women’s rights and social justice were gained under the leadership of Fidel Castro.
Fidel’s commitment to internationalism leaves a lasting legacy throughout the world. From Cuba’s support fighting against Apartheid forces in Southern Africa, to training doctors from in Latin America, and its international medical brigades caring for the victims of earthquakes from Pakistan to Haiti, Cuba has shown that another world is possible.
The Cuba Solidarity Campaign sends it’s sincere condolences and solidarity to the family and friends of Fidel Castro and the Cuban people in their time of mourning.
The best tribute we in Britain can make is to continue the struggle to end the immoral and unjust blockade of Cuba and for the return of the illegally occupied land at Guantanamo Bay.
Hasta Siempre Comandante.
Cuba Solidarity Campaign, UK
On behalf of our Chairman, Trustees and Staff, the Nelson Mandela Foundation would like to send our deepest condolences to the people and government of Cuba on the passing of Fidel Castro.
President Mandela had a close relationship with President Castro and always remembered his solidarity with the anti-apartheid movement.
He even went so far as to suggest those who criticized his relationship with Cuba and Libya, for instance should “jump in the pool”.
Talking in a documentary produced in 1990 President Mandela explained his loyalty: “The first country we approached was the United States of America. We could not even succeed to come close to the government, and they refused to assist us. But Cuba, the moment we appealed for assistance they were ready to do so and they did so,” he said. “Why would we now listen to the Western world when they say we should have nothing to do with Cuba? It is just unreasonable.”
May he rest in peace.
Nelson Mandela Foundation, South Africa
With the passing of another towering figure from the history of the twentieth century, this is the moment to remember what Fidel Castro achieved for the people of Cuba and Latin America.
He saw off the corruption and brutality of the Batista regime and, despite the imposed poverty of the US illegal embargo, went on to create a country with the best health and education systems in the region.
His Cuba inspired those seeking freedom around the world. This is the legacy for which he will be remembered.
Len McCluskey, Unite the Union, UK
