Diaz-Canel highlights the unity of the Cuban nation as it commemorates 67 years since the triumph of the revolution.
On Wednesday, President Miguel Diaz-Canel addressed the Cuban people on the eve of a new anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution, just hours before the arrival of 2026.
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He pointed out that “New Year’s in Cuba is synonymous with triumph” and called on the nation to renew that tradition in 2026, which has been declared the Year of the Centennial of Fidel Castro.
Diaz-Canel said the Cuban people, whom he described as noble, resilient and creative, deserve to celebrate this new anniversary with optimism and conviction. In his message, he also reiterated the historic slogan expressing confidence in victory in the face of difficulties: “We will prevail!”
On Wednesday, Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez also sent a greeting to the public marking both the arrival of the new year and the commemoration of the revolutionary victory.
Dictator Fulgencio Batista fled Cuba by plane on Jan. 1, 1959, following the victory of the forces of the July 26 Movement in the Battle of Santa Clara, clearing the way for the revolutionary capture of power across the island. #OTD #Cuba #Revolution #Fidel #Che pic.twitter.com/NSxueybO9a
— The History of Socialism (@TheHistoryOfSo1) December 31, 2025
He highlighted the role of the people as protagonists of a foreign policy inspired by Commander Fidel Castro’s revolutionary principles. Rodriguez also acknowledged the people’s daily effort, sacrifice, unity and patriotism demonstrated in the face of the U.S. blockade.
As is traditional, a military ceremony will be held at midnight on Jan. 1 to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Revolution. The event will include the firing of 21 artillery salutes from the San Carlos de la Cabaña fortress in Havana. The site will open to the public starting at 11 p.m. to allow public participation.
The commemoration recalls the historic events of the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 1959, when U.S.-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista fled the country amid the advance of rebel forces led by Fidel Castro.
On that day, the M-26 Movement succeeded in consolidating its victory despite U.S. Embassy’s last-minute attempts to install a civic-military junta to halt the Cuban insurrection.
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