Organized by the Maximo Gomez Foundation—presided over by Yvan Pena—the discussion, held at the National Library, brought together Cuba’s ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Angel Arzuaga, and philosopher and historian Eliades Acosta.

During the event they explored the military, political, and human lessons that Fidel Castro drew from the life and career of the *Generalisimo*.

Acosta explained that the revolutionary leader discovered Gomez through his reading of the island’s history, finding in him a model of military strategy, discipline, sacrifice, and commitment.

Among Gomez’s qualities, Acosta highlighted his self-discipline, self-abnegation, and sense of duty. He further emphasized his conviction that unity was essential to winning the war.

For his part, Arzuaga described the connection between Fidel Castro and Maximo Gomez as a bond rooted in deep patriotic and internationalist affinity.

Speaking at the event, Yvan Pena stated that Gomez became a “giant of history”—a term used by the Dominican intellectual and former president Juan Bosch. He also upheld that the Revolution, led by Fidel Castro, extensively championed the legacy of the military leader, who was born in Bani, Santo Domingo.

The event was attended by members of the Dominican Campaign of Solidarity with Cuba, officials from the Russian Embassy, ​​residents of Bani, and leaders of various leftist political parties.

Also in attendance were Conrado Peguero, president of the Juan Bosch Foundation; Luis de Leon, president of the Jose Marti Extracurricular Chair at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo; and other guests.

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