Ghassan Ben Jeddou honors Fidel Castro as an eternal paradigm
On the ninth anniversary of Fidel Castro's death, the chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Mayadeen pays tribute to his legacy as a symbol of dignity, sovereignty, and hope for the people.
On the anniversary of Fidel's physical departure...
It is a painful memory, yes, because we are human and we mourn the loss of an exceptional man in his time, in our era, and in our world. But it is also a memory of pride, honor, and hope.
It is the enduring hope that we will forge the future with our determination, our steadfastness, our knowledge, our culture, and our firm resolve to progress.
It is pride rooted in the purity and clarity of the hearts of the masses who yearn for freedom and dignity, and also in the vibrant peoples who cling to their sovereignty and independence.
It is pride that humanity has known a Cuban leader: a fighter, resilient, cultured, lover of the poor, defender of the oppressed, and champion of humanity.
A Latin American leader who, thanks to the greatness of his intellect, thought, and will, became an eminent international symbol, loved by the peoples of the world, feared by colonialists and imperialist emperors, revered by world leaders, and respected by those who lead the struggle, the resistance, and the nations.
On the anniversary of his physical departure, Fidel Castro is and will continue to be a paradigm to follow for generations and an example for freedom fighters.