On July 19, 1979, the third and last armed revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean in the 20th century triumphed in Nicaragua, preceded by the Mexican (1910) and Cuban (1959) revolutions
Havana, July 19 (RHC) The Cuban authorities, led by President Miguel Diaz-Canel, congratulate the government and people of Nicaragua on the 45th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Revolution in that Central American country.
In messages released on X, the Cuban leader, as well as Prime Minister Manuel Marrero and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, among other leaders of the Caribbean country, highlighted the historic event and congratulated its current leaders, President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo.
"We sincerely congratulate Daniel and Rosario on the 45th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, an event that marks a new historic moment for Latin America and the Caribbean. We wish them continued success on the road to social justice," Díaz-Canel wrote.
Marrero, for his part, congratulated “the beloved people of Nicaragua, its President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, who are celebrating today the 45th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista People's Revolution”.
Meanwhile, the head of diplomacy in the Caribbean country reiterated his unrestricted support to the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation of Nicaragua, which he congratulated on the 45th anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Revolution, “under the leadership of Commander Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo”.
Cuba sent a delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ramiro Valdes, who will participate in the central act on the occasion of the anniversary, the embassy of the Caribbean nation in Managua, the Nicaraguan capital, told Prensa Latina.
The Hero of the Republic of Cuba and Commander of the Revolution is accompanied by the head of the Cadre Policy of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Humberto Camilo Hernández.
The Cuban delegation also includes Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal and the Deputy Director General of Press, Communication and Image of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ileana Fonseca.
More than 700 international guests and official delegations from other nations are participating in the activities for the national day in Nicaragua. Representatives from Russia, Belarus, Algeria and Iran, among others from Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Africa, stand out in the celebrations.
Vice President Rosario Murillo reiterated the day before the greeting to the brothers and sisters from supportive countries that will accompany the Nicaraguans this Friday in the celebrations for the Revolution.
"Once again we want to greet the hundreds of brothers and sisters who have arrived from so many countries, and the delegations of state, government, parliaments and peoples who continue to arrive, all of whom will be united with the Nicaraguan people and families," she said.
On July 19, 1979, the third and last armed revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean in the 20th century triumphed in Nicaragua, preceded by the Mexican (1910) and Cuban (1959) revolutions. The victory of the Sandinista National Liberation Front ended 45 years of exploitation by the Somoza military dictatorship. (Source: Prensa Latina)
