Senior researcher Jaime Alberto Chicas underscored that amid certain discouragement, fragmentation, and violent disorganization of Latin American society at the hands of US imperialism, the Commander-in-Chief remains relevant.

Sociologist Carlos Figueroa cited several moments in the Cuban strategist’s life, such as his speech at the climate summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, where he spoke about a species at risk of disappearing due to global warming and pollution.

Journalist Factor Mendez remembered the Cuban revolutionary’s visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 1960, and his meeting at the Theresa Hotel with Malcolm X, who was part of the welcoming committee in Harlem.

Cuban Ambassador to this nation, Nazario Fernandez, thanked the speakers and affirmed that the world is living through a period in which the battle of ideas is fundamental.

Fernandez described it as important to understand Fidel Castro’s thinking, his way of facing circumstances and adversity without ever surrendering.

The ambassador suggested that forums like this one be held more frequently and reach a wider audience.

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