Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in southern Lebanon: Israeli artillery shelling targets the outskirts of the town of Shebaa
Al-Qassam Brigades: The targeting took place at the intersection of 'Street 5' with the western line north of Khan Younis
Al-Qassam Brigades: A NIMR armored personnel carrier carrying an Israeli soldier was targeted with an Al-Yassin missile north of Khan Younis
Israeli media: At least two soldiers killed by anti-tank missile fired at Israeli army forces in the Gaza Strip
Local Syrian sources: Mortar shells fell on more than nine villages in the Sweida countryside
Local Syrian sources: Dozens of dead and wounded have arrived at Sweida hospitals as a result of ongoing clashes at several locations in the western Sweida countryside
Local sources: Civilians, including children and women, were injured in the al-Maqous neighborhood of Sweida, in Syria, as a result of ongoing clashes
Israeli media outlet: Security incident reported in the Gaza Strip
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: No new date or venue has been set for the meeting between Araghchi and Witkoff, and no negotiations will take place until the outcome is guaranteed
Palestinian platforms: Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under the protection of the occupation police

Cuba Inaugurates Center to Conserve & Study Castro Works

  • By Al Mayadeen
  • Source: Agencies
  • 26 Nov 2021 08:27
3 Min Read

As part of commemorations marking the fifth anniversary of Fidel Castro’s death, Cuba inaugurates a center to preserve his writings.

  • x
  • The Fidel Castro Ruz Center
    The Fidel Castro Ruz Center

Cuba inaugurated, on Thursday, a center to preserve the writings of its revolutionary figure Fidel Castro as part of commemorations marking the fifth anniversary of his death.

The Fidel Castro Ruz center in Havana is the first and only building in Cuba to bear his name.

Ubicado en la Avenida Paseo entre 11 y 13 del Vedado capitalino, el #CentroFidelCastroRuz abrirá al público este 26 de noviembre. Las visitas podrán realizarse de martes a domingo, en el horario comprendido entre las 9:00 am y 3:00 pm. #FidelVive #SomosContinuidad #GraciasFidel pic.twitter.com/VokQvdC9dA

— Centro Fidel Castro Ruz (@centrofidel) November 26, 2021

A law enacted a month after his death in 2016 prohibits naming institutions, squares, parks, roads, or other public places after the former president and Communist Party leader.

Also banned, following Castro's wishes, is the erection of monuments, busts, statues, or plaques in his name or image -- however, this has not prohibited the proliferation of murals and placards in honor of the late leader on the streets of Havana.

  • Cubans walk past a mural in Havana in 2008
    Cubans walk past a mural in Havana in 2008

Related News

Cuba: The land where the pen meets the rifle

65 yrs of revolution, Cuban people steadfast in defending it: Official

The only exclusions to the rule are made for institutions created solely for "the study and dissemination of his thinkings and work." 

Castro, a national figure for most Cubans, became gravely ill and handed most of his duties for his vice president to perform in 2006. The Vice President, his brother Raul, was elected President in 2008.

Castro led the revolution that ousted dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959 and is accredited with creating Cuba's socialist system, which provides healthcare and education for all. Not only that, but he was able to repel a US invasion of Cuba, a number of CIA assassination attempts, and US-supported attempts on his life by Cuban pro-Batista-regime exiles. The chief of Cuba's Intelligence Directorate said there were over 600 plots on Castro's life during his 49 years as president.

Maduro's visit to Cuba

On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took part in the inauguration of the Fidel Castro Ruz Center in Havana, Marking the first visit to the country since December 2019.

Maduro was accompanied by his Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel and former President Raul Castro in scenes broadcast by state television.

Agradezco al hermano Presidente Díaz-Canel y al Comandante Raúl Castro por invitarme al maravilloso evento de inauguración del Centro Fidel Castro Ruz, un espacio para el estudio, difusión del pensamiento y la obra del Padre de la Revolución cubana, el Comandante de la Dignidad. pic.twitter.com/UKy47WkRxe

— Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) November 26, 2021

Maduro's participation in this event was a surprise since his visit to Havana was not announced in advance.

Hoy conmemoramos 5 años de la siembra del Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz. Un héroe trascendental e inquebrantable que supo guiar al pueblo cubano en medio de las dificultades, para defender la dignidad y la soberanía de todas y todos. Desde Venezuela, nuestro cariño eterno, Fidel. pic.twitter.com/kxj18OThc0

— Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) November 25, 2021

In a message posted on Twitter, the Venezuelan president praised the late Cuban leader, noting that he was a "transcendental and unshakable hero who knew how to guide the Cuban people in the midst of difficulties, to defend the dignity and sovereignty of all."

  • Cuba
  • Fidel Castro
  • Fidel Castro’s death
  • Cuban revolution
  • Castro Writings

Most Read

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Israeli soldiers are seen in Beit Hanoun ahead of an operation by the al-Qassam Brigades, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)

'Israel' on blast as media exposes report discrepancies in Gaza ambush

  • Palestine
  • 8 Jul 2025
Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

  • Politics
  • 9 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
The Freedom Flotilla ship Handala as it departs for Gaza, where it aims to break the maritime blockade at a port in Syracuse, Sicily in southern Italy on July 13, 2025. (AFP)
Palestine

Freedom Flotilla's Handala departs Sicily in bid to break Gaza siege

The container ship CMA CGM Laperouse, left, docks at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga (AP)
Politics

US shipbuilding woes deepen as tariffs, outdated policies backfire

Gaza war raises ethical questions for ex-Obama, Biden officials
Politics

Mercenary firm tied to Gaza war crimes hires Obama-Biden PR operatives

'Israel' targets children in Gaza collecting water
Palestine

'Israel' strikes Gaza kids fetching water, blames it on 'malfunction'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS