Venezuelan politician and military man, Hugo Chavez (1954-2013), was described by the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, as Cuba’s best friend.

Havana, Jul 28 (RHC) Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, recalled today the legacy of Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chavez, on the 69th anniversary of his birth.
 
Cuba’s best friend was born on a day like today 69 years ago. His absence, too early, still hurts, but we will always celebrate his life, the dignitary wrote in Twitter.
For the boundless legacy he left in all of Our America: Congratulations Commander Chavez’, the head of State added.

Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez pointed out also in Twitter that Chavez was the leader of a true and deep Revolution and is still ‘present among us’.

He affirmed that each day of resistance of the Venezuelan people, who do not bend in the face of adversities, reaffirms the loyalty and commitment to his struggle.

Venezuelan politician and military man, Hugo Chavez (1954-2013), was described by the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, as Cuba’s best friend.

Chavez led the destiny of his country from 1999 when he was elected president until his death on March 5, 2013, after a tenacious fight against cancer which finally cut his life short at the age of 59. (Source: Prensa Latina)