#Fidel Castro

Nov

26

2016

DECREE BY THE COUNCIL OF STATE: NATIONAL PERIOD OF MORNING

Cuba, 26 November 2016.- On the occasion of the passing away of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba declares nine days of National Mourning, from 06:00 hours on 26 November to 12:00 pm on 4 December 2016.

During the period of National Mourning, all publics activities and performances will be suspended; the national standard will fly at half-mast at all public buildings and military establishiments. Cuban Radio and Television will be airing informative, patriotic and historical programing.

Nov

26

2016

UNTIL VICTORY, FOREVER! COMMANDER!

Dear people of Cuba:

It is with deep sorrow that I come before you to inform our people, and friends of Our America and the world, that today, november 25, at 10:29 PM, Comandante en Jefe of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro Ruz passed away. In accordance with his express wishes Compañero Fidel's remains will be cremated. In the early hours of the morning of Satuday 26, the funeral organizing commission will provide our people with detailed information regarding the posthumous tributes which will be paid to the founder of the Cuban Revolution.

!Hasta la victoria siempre!

#Fidel Castro

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