By Patricio Montesinos
– Congratulations Fidel this August 13, 2023, on your 97th birthday
Due to his qualities and for being the science of example, as a great friend of Cuba described him, Fidel continues accompanied by millions of his compatriots in the construction and resistance of the Revolution of January 1, 1959, and in his eternal desire that a better world is possible.
I heard a Cuban in Madrid say a few years ago that Fidel Castro represents the unity of his compatriots, which he forged with his invaluable example.
Fidel is one of those exceptional men of the present, of the future and of history in which humanism, solidarity, unlimited courage, indisputable leadership, proven ability as a strategist, colossal ideas are combined, while being one of the greatest paradigms. of Cuba and of all the peoples of the world.
He was never awarded a Nobel Prize, nor did he need it, because he will always have the recognition and admiration of the most dispossessed human beings, those who make up the vast majority of the inhabitants of our planet.
His convictions and principles, and his actions in accordance with them with his well-known guerrilla attitude, without ever giving in an iota, force his few but powerful enemies to respect him, and even fear the force of ideas.
Not a few of his adversaries preferred to avoid approaching Fidel to escape his vigorous power of conviction, and those who tried to assassinate him, in more than 600 frustrated attacks, lacked what the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution had in excess: courage. and dignity.
From the beginning of his struggles for the true independence of Cuba, and for the just causes of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and other regions of the world, Fidel was always in the first trench, sparing no risk to his life, commendable efforts and permanent dedication.
The flow of his fights in defense of his own and of the poor of this land in innumerable scenarios, both political, diplomatic and military, will be very difficult to match, and for many it is a record that can never be surpassed.
Fidel is not and will not be absent from a single event in which his immortal presence means encouragement and hope for his people and humanity.
His legacy has the virtue of turning afflictions into true triumphs, and his promises and omens come true due to his long-sightedness, perseverance, intelligence, tenacity, and that permanent fidelity that honors his name.
His word, his exceptional pen and his precepts have been and will be his main teaching and warning weapons, in addition to putting the powerful oppressors of the peoples and enemies of peace in their rightful place, the sovereignty and independence.
Of course, due to these qualities and for being the Science of Example, as the Cuban friend described it, Fidel will continue accompanied by millions of his compatriots in the construction and resistance of the Revolution of January 1, 1959, and in his dream that a better world is possible.
On this August 13th of his birth, the Commander in Chief lives today more than ever.
"An Island on a Continent" 