“One need only review the Revolution’s achievements in health, education, culture, and sports,” Velveth Mijangos told Prensa Latina during an event marking the upcoming centenary (on the 13th) of the birth of the historic leader of the largest Caribbean island.

“We are also gathering as part of a fundraising campaign for the Caribbean nation, aiming not only to purchase supplies—as we have done previously—but also to equip emergency hospitals in Havana with solar panels,” she explained.

At the Q’anil cultural center in the capital, before a large audience, the Cuban ambassador to the country, Nazario Fernandez, stated that Fidel understood that no people can confront the forces of imperialism in isolation.

“That is why he worked tirelessly for the integration of Latin America and the Caribbean, for cooperation among nations of the Global South, and for fraternity among all those fighting for a better world,” the diplomat described.

“Fidel also taught that the primary battle is the battle of ideas,” he emphasized to fellow Cubans residing in the country and representatives of the medical brigade that has provided services here for nearly 28 years.

“From Guatemala, the Solidarity with Cuba Movement and many friends—who for years have defended the truth about the island and denounced the blockade imposed by the United States—are joining in this tribute,” the official remarked.

The Jose Marti Solidarity with Cuba Coordinating Committee in Guatemala took the opportunity to present an award to the island’s Medical Brigade in recognition of the work performed in the most remote or forgotten corners of this Central American nation.

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