Cuba congratulates Raúl Castro on his 94th birthday

President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other senior Cuban leaders today congratulated Army General Raúl Castro on his 94th birthday, highlighting his influence over more than six decades of socialist construction on the island.

Through his profile on the social network X, the Cuban head of state affirmed that this revolutionary leader is an essential guide in the challenging mission of continuing the work of Fidel Castro and his heroic generation, in times of heightened imperial aggression.

For his part, the president of the National Assembly of People's Power (parliament), Esteban Lazo, called Raúl Castro a role model for every revolutionary and an example for the Cuban people.

Raúl is Raúl, a man of exceptional qualities, as Fidel said; and has an everlasting place in the history of the Homeland, the parliamentary leader noted in X.

Prime Minister Manuel Marrero also highlighted Raúl Castro's presence at the forefront of Cuba's battles to overcome difficulties and maintain its independence and sovereignty: "Continue, as you have said, with your foot in the stirrup, teaching us the value of unity and unwavering faith in victory, convinced that "we will emerge from these difficulties by fighting!" he wrote.

Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, for his part, expressed deep respect, admiration, and affection for the Army General, who—he affirmed—has demonstrated with his life that it was possible, it is possible, and the victory of the socialist Revolution will always be achieved.

Numerous media outlets on the island, institutional websites, and individuals are celebrating Raúl Castro's birthday today on various internet platforms, highlighting his story and expressing gratitude for his contributions and commitment to the Cuban Revolution.