Ramiro Valdes

Ramiro Valdes, a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution and a close ally of the Castro brothers, has died at the age of 94. He was instrumental in founding Cuba's intelligence apparatus and served as a top government official for decades after the 1959 revolution. Lauded at home as a "Hero of the Republic" and a hero of the revolution, Valdes was considered one of the last living revolutionary figures. President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who described Valdes as a father figure, announced his death on social media, praising his dedication. Valdes's passing marks the end of an era for Cuba, as he was a key architect of the nation's security and intelligence structures, deeply intertwined with the country's political history since the revolution.