He also reaffirmed the island’s unwavering solidarity with the Bolivarian nation and its willingness to continue cooperating, particularly given the current circumstances caused by the double earthquake on June 24.

For its part, the Cuban Foreign Ministry echoed the congratulations. “We reaffirm our commitment to continue strengthening the ties of friendship and cooperation between our countries,” it stated on the social media platform X.

Independence Day marks the anniversary of Venezuela’s Declaration of Independence in 1811, making the country the first Spanish colony in South America to declare independence.

It is also observed as National Armed Forces Day to honor the faithful service of all active-duty personnel and veterans of Venezuela’s Bolivarian National Armed Forces.

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