Havana, June 18 (RHC)-- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel recalled the legacy of Cuban revolutionary Vilma Espín on the 15th anniversary of her passing.

In a message posted on his Twitter account, the President expressed the pride it means to have the inspiration of the eternal President of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC).

"Our tribute to Vilma forever, whose feminine and patriotic legacy makes Cuba proud and continues to inspire generations of women," Díaz-Canel tweeted.

Espín actively participated in the July 26 Movement and the struggle against Fulgencio Batista's dictatorship.

Under the nom de guerre Deborah, she was a notable clandestine fighter under the orders of Frank País, especially during the uprising of November 30, 1956, in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba.

In 1958 she joined the Rebel Army, where she continued to stand out for the coordination tasks of the clandestine movement and her actions in the Second Frank País Eastern Front.

The renowned chemical engineer took her scientific knowledge to practical actions for the benefit of society. Since the triumph of the Cuban Revolution on January 1, 1959, she led the main political actions of the country to materialize the full access of women to their rights.