HAVANA, Cuba, Jan 8 (acn) Presidents Raul Castro, of Cuba and Rafael Correa, of Ecuador, presided over a rally that marked the 50th anniversary of the victorious entrance in Havana by Fidel Castro and the Rebel Army back in 1959.
The gathering took place at the former Columbia camp, the major military headquarters of the Batista dictatorship, which was turned into a school complex by the Cuban revolution, as it happened with all former military barracks in the country.
The same scenario, where Fidel Castro spoke to the Cuban people January 8,
1959 after his entrance in the city, served as meeting place for students at the center, the Ecuadorian delegation accompanying President Correa in his official visit to Cuba, Cuban Communist Party leaders, commanders of the Revolution, veterans of the revolution, government officials, relatives of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters held in US prisons and people in general.
Addressing participants, high school student Cesar Daniel Fumero asserted that the new generations of Cubans will never let Fidel down, while brigadier general Delsa Ester Puebla, who bears the Hero of the Republic of Cuba medal, said she was proud to witness the huge social work that began January 1, 1959.
The First Secretary of Cuba's Communist Party in Havana, Pedro Saez warned that no aggressions, hurricanes or blockades have been able to submit the Cuban people. "We have lived five decades of restless efforts, he said as he recalled that the people's unity and their confidence in their leaders have allowed the country to carry on.
At present, Cuba is part of a Latin American region which is increasingly revolutionary and independent and that boasts its determination to boost integration and solidarity, said Saez, who extended warm greetings to the people and government of Ecuador and to President Correa in particular.
Rafael Correa gave the closing speech of the rally in which he praised the Cuban revolution and its historic leader Fidel Castro. He demanded the lifting of the nearly-50-year US economic, financial and commercial blockade of Cuba and the immediate release of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters unjustly held in US prisons for over 10 years now.
Presidieron Raúl y Correa acto en Ciudad Libertad
viernes, 9 de enero de 2009
Ecuador’s Rafael Correa Stresses Meaning of Historic Cuban Commemoration
HAVANA, Cuba, Jan 8 (acn) Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa today described the historic dates of January 1 and 8, as glorious moments for the world revolutionary movement. January 1 marks the triumph of the Cuban Revolution and on January 8th Fidel Castro and the Rebel Army reached he city of Havana, two historic events marked today in Havana.
In his speech at the central rally commemorating the events, President Correa extended his warmest greetings to Fidel Castro. He described the Cuban Revolution as the most important event in 20th Century Latin America, due to the hope and example that it represents for the nations of the region.
Correa stressed the ethic principles honored by the Cuban Revolution over the past 50 years and he recalled Fidel’s words on January 1, 1959 when he said that the upcoming period of the Revolution would be more difficult.
We bring our solidarity and joy from Ecuador for the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, said the Ecuadorian President, who demanded the lifting of the US economic blockade of Cuba and the release of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters held in US jails.
President Correa described the Cuban revolutionary process as hope and destiny for the Americas. “We honor the essence of this revolution because we consider it crucial to the evolution of humankind, because its principles are also crucial to reach the wellbeing of our peoples, said Correa.
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Subraya Rafael correa significado de conmemoración en Cuba
In his speech at the central rally commemorating the events, President Correa extended his warmest greetings to Fidel Castro. He described the Cuban Revolution as the most important event in 20th Century Latin America, due to the hope and example that it represents for the nations of the region.
Correa stressed the ethic principles honored by the Cuban Revolution over the past 50 years and he recalled Fidel’s words on January 1, 1959 when he said that the upcoming period of the Revolution would be more difficult.
We bring our solidarity and joy from Ecuador for the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, said the Ecuadorian President, who demanded the lifting of the US economic blockade of Cuba and the release of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters held in US jails.
President Correa described the Cuban revolutionary process as hope and destiny for the Americas. “We honor the essence of this revolution because we consider it crucial to the evolution of humankind, because its principles are also crucial to reach the wellbeing of our peoples, said Correa.
Cubanews/lach/20:40/abierto
Subraya Rafael correa significado de conmemoración en Cuba
Cuba and Ecuador Sign Nine New Agreements
HAVANA, Cuba, Jan 9 (acn) Cuban President Raul Castro and his Ecuadorian counterpart Rafael Correa on Thursday presided over the signing of nine bilateral agreements that will contribute to strengthening the existing friendship and cooperation relations between Cuba and Ecuador.
The new accords signed on Thursday will serve to increase bilateral cooperation in the sectors of health, education, sports, energy, science and technology, and foreign relations.
After the ceremony, held at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, both sides exchanged greetings and reiterated their interest in implementing the agreements.
Prior to the ceremony, Correa and his accompanying delegation were officially welcomed at the Palace of the Revolution.
Correa paid tribute to Cuban National Hero Jose Marti at the Revolution Square and also placed a floral wreath at a monument of Ecuadorian renowned politician and military leader Eloy Alfaro in the Cuban capital.
He also presided over – along with Cuban President Raul Castro - a rally that marked the 50th anniversary of the victorious entrance in Havana by Fidel Castro and the Rebel Army back in 1959.
Presiden Raúl y Correa firma de acuerdos Cuba-Ecuador
The new accords signed on Thursday will serve to increase bilateral cooperation in the sectors of health, education, sports, energy, science and technology, and foreign relations.
After the ceremony, held at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, both sides exchanged greetings and reiterated their interest in implementing the agreements.
Prior to the ceremony, Correa and his accompanying delegation were officially welcomed at the Palace of the Revolution.
Correa paid tribute to Cuban National Hero Jose Marti at the Revolution Square and also placed a floral wreath at a monument of Ecuadorian renowned politician and military leader Eloy Alfaro in the Cuban capital.
He also presided over – along with Cuban President Raul Castro - a rally that marked the 50th anniversary of the victorious entrance in Havana by Fidel Castro and the Rebel Army back in 1959.
Presiden Raúl y Correa firma de acuerdos Cuba-Ecuador
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