In turn, the Marti Program Office acknowledged the example of Army General Raul Castro, whom it considered a heir of the humanism, impetus and ethics of the Cuban Apostle in the defense of Cuba.

The celebration for the anniversary of the institution took place at the Jose Marti Memorial, in Havana, and was chaired by National Assembly and Council of State President Esteban Lazo.

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