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Cultural Gala in Ottawa honors the life and legacy of Fidel Castro

Ottawa - The day of August 13 was marked by a gala celebration at the Embassy of Cuba in Canada to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.

In the presence of members of the diplomatic corps, Cuban residents, and members of solidarity organizations, Cuba’s Ambassador, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, highlighted Fidel’s life and immense legacy: “If Canada and Cuba have been able to build a multifaceted and mutually beneficial relationship over time, this is also part of Fidel Castro’s legacy.”

Remembering Fidel’s legacy in Montreal on his Centennial

Montreal — Cuba solidarity movements in Quebec, Cuban residents, and members of the Consulate General of Cuba in Montreal gathered on August 13 to commemorate Fidel’s legacy on the occasion of his centennial.

Consul General Yamari Pérez Viera highlighted Fidel’s example, as well as his legacy of sovereignty and social justice.

Help and solidarity from Montreal to La Güinera

The “Raúl Roa García” Association of Cubans Resident in Montreal, in coordination with the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDRs) and the Consulate General of Cuba in Montreal, organized a shipment of humanitarian aid to the community project “Put Your Heart into La Güinera.”

The modest contribution made by Cubans residing in Montreal to mark the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz will enable vulnerable people to benefit from food and other essential supplies.

Sports day in Toronto honoring the Centennial of the birth of Fidel Castro Ruz

Toronto, August 9, 2026. The Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto organized a basketball sports day to mark the centennial of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, as part of the initiatives to commemorate this significant date for the Cuban people.

The activity was attended by members of the Juan Gualberto Gómez Association of Cubans Resident in Toronto and the Latin American and Caribbean Solidarity Network (LACSN), who joined this initiative together with members of the Cuban community and friends of Cuba.

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