Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel remembers Hugo Chávez 12 years after his death, calling him “Cuba’s best friend”. He emphasizes Chávez’s lasting influence and the importance of his legacy. Chávez, who was president of Venezuela from 1998 until his death in 2013, implemented significant changes including a new Constitution focused on rights and freedoms.
On March 5th, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel commemorated the 12th anniversary of Hugo Chávez’s passing. He referred to Chávez as “Cuba’s best friend” and highlighted the lasting impact of his revolutionary efforts. In his message on X, Díaz-Canel reiterated Chávez’s sentiment, “One leaves but does not leave”, reflecting on the importance of his legacy.
Díaz-Canel expressed that Chávez’s spirit endures among the people who share his vision of a better world. He noted, “Chavez lives on in the hearts of his people and of all those who believe that a better world is possible, if we fight to achieve it.”
Hugo Rafael Chávez Frias, born in Sabaneta, Barinas, on July 28, 1954, assumed the presidency of Venezuela in December 1998. Once in power, he initiated a Constituent Assembly to draft a new Constitution aimed at securing the freedoms and rights of the Venezuelan populace. This new Constitution was approved by a referendum on December 15, 1999.
Chávez succumbed to prostate cancer in Caracas on March 5, 2013, leaving behind a significant legacy in Venezuelan and Latin American politics.
In his tribute, President Díaz-Canel has reaffirmed Hugo Chávez’s enduring legacy, emphasizing that his revolutionary ideals continue to inspire those striving for societal improvement. The reflections on Chávez’s life and impact serve to remind us of the profound influence a single leader can have on a nation’s aspirations and identity.
Original Source: www.cubanews.acn.cu
