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Tribute to Fidel Castro in Mexico; Cuba's ambassador says he would praise Sheinbaum
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Tribute to Fidel Castro in Mexico; Cuba's ambassador says he would praise Sheinbaum

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cuba's ambassador to Mexico, Eugenio Martínez Enríquez, honored Fidel Castro on the centenary of his birth.
  • Enríquez praised Castro's political legacy and highlighted the strong bilateral relationship between Cuba and Mexico.
  • He also suggested Castro would have praised current Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, emphasizing respect for her in Cuba.

At the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City, a tribute was held for Fidel Castro on the 100th anniversary of his birth, celebrating his political legacy and the enduring diplomatic ties between Cuba and Mexico, which span 124 years.

If Fidel Castro were here, he would not hesitate to praise Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum.

— Eugenio Martínez EnríquezCuban Ambassador to Mexico Eugenio Martínez Enríquez speaking at a tribute to Fidel Castro.

Cuban Ambassador Eugenio Martínez Enríquez lauded Castro's revolutionary spirit and his deep connection to Mexico, a nation that provided refuge and a base for his return to Cuba in 1955. Enríquez suggested that Castro, were he present, would have offered "no shortage of praise" for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, underscoring the respect Cuba holds for her.

If Fidel were here, I am very sure that he would not waste a minute expressing his affection for Mexican women and men.

— Eugenio Martínez EnríquezCuban Ambassador to Mexico Eugenio Martínez Enríquez speaking at a tribute to Fidel Castro.

Carlos Imanol Belausteguigoitia Reyes, director general for Central America and the Caribbean at Mexico's Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, also acknowledged Castro's significance. He recalled Mexico's role as a sanctuary for the Cuban leader and highlighted Mexico's consistent humanitarian aid to the island, including over 9,000 tons of assistance. Belausteguigoitia Reyes invoked the phrase "make the tempest resemble you" from the song "Buena Fe" to encourage future generations to continue the shared path of Mexico and Cuba.

And it served as a refuge, a meeting place, and a preparation space for his triumphant return to Cuba.

— Carlos Imanol Belausteguigoitia ReyesCarlos Imanol Belausteguigoitia Reyes, director general for Central America and the Caribbean of the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, referring to Mexico's role for Fidel Castro.

Morena party deputy Dolores Padierna spoke of Castro's enduring influence in the Americas, stating that his example and the Cuban Revolution remain vital. She emphasized the importance of concrete actions demonstrating solidarity, particularly in the face of what she described as an "imperial aggression" against Cuba and the ongoing U.S. economic blockade affecting sectors like energy and health.

Mexico and Cuba have walked together for 124 years. It is up to the generations that follow to continue that path, and for them, I want to make clear the phrase from Buena Fe: 'make the tempest resemble you.'

— Carlos Imanol Belausteguigoitia ReyesCarlos Imanol Belausteguigoitia Reyes, director general for Central America and the Caribbean of the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, speaking at a tribute to Fidel Castro.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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