Fidel speaks as Marti watches in the background, 1960s -- Daily LIFT #2077

Leaders from the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP), youth organizations, and representatives of Latin American parties voiced their support for Cuba and condemned the United States' policy towards the island. The day included political discussions, solidarity meetings and culminated with a concert by Arnaldo y su Talisman. Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The second day of the Avante Festival, held from September 4 to 6, was particularly meaningful

By Bert De Belder, Workers’ Party of Belgium (PVDA-PTB) Contribution of the Contribution by the Workers' Party of Belgium to the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties held in Havana, August 7-9, 2026. Released in English September 3, 2026. Dear comrades, It is an honor to participate in this 24th IMCWP in Havana, coinciding with the celebration of the centenary of Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz. It is a pleasure to extend our warm solidarity to the courage

Image via the KKE The Solidarity Brigade of KNE completed its mission in Cuba Regarding the Solidarity-with-Cuba Brigade of the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE), which has now completed its mission in Cuba, the Press Office of the Central Council of KNE notes the following: “The Solidarity-with-Cuba Brigade of KNE, which began on August 2, has been successfully concluded, adding yet another important chapter to the expression of internationalist solidarity with the Island of t

Fidel, Cuba -- Daily LIFT #2061

Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the political and cultural event commemorating Fidel Castro's centenary and the closing of the 1st International Colloquium, “Fidel: Legacy and Future,” at the Karl Marx Theater, August 13th, 2026, “Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz”, translated from the Spanish Dear Army General Raúl Castro

Fidel Castro at the Ciudad Escolar Libertad, Havana, January 8, 1989 -- Daily LIFT #2058

Fidel Castro greeting farm workers during a tour in 1968 Defending and honouring the legacy of the Cuban Revolution on the centenary of Fidel's birth; deepening solidarity with socialist Cuba; strengthening our joint actions and uniting our forces for peace and against imperialist aggression Contribution of the Workers Party of Ireland to the 24 International Meeting of Communist and Workers Parties, 7-9 August 2026, Havana, Cuba The Workers Party of Ireland conveys comrade

Fidel Castro cutting sugar cane during the Zafra de los Diez Millones campaign, 1970 -- Daily LIFT #2057

Fidel Castro illustration, USSR -- Daily LIFT #2056

Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish A valuable tool for the study of revolutionary thought and the history of Cuba is now available to everyone. The full digital edition of the Selected Works of Fidel Castro Ruz in Spanish is available for free download through a link provided by the Fidel Castro Center. According to an announcement from the prestigious institution, this 23-volume collection – carefully annotated and introduced by the Leader of the Re

Party of Labour of Austria (PdA) Contribution to the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties, Havana, August 7-9, 2026 Dear comrades, We would like to thank the Communist Party of Cuba for organising the International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties during this challenging and difficult time for the Cuban people.The Party of Labour of Austria stands in solidarity with the Cuban people in their struggle against the threats and attacks of monopoly

Fidel Castro speaks to a crowd of over 100,000 people at the Plaza de la Revolucion, Havana, January 2, 1969, for the tenth anniversary of the Revolution By Dayan Jayatilleka The month he turned 50, my father, Mervyn de Silva, and my mother, Lakshmi, were in Havana watching Fidel Castro take over the chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement at its 6th Summit. After my father died, I discovered in his briefcase the embossed invitation on stiff parchment. He had treasured it fo

Image via Estudios Revolución and the Communist Party of Cuba The Communist and Workers' Parties participating in the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties (IMCWP), organized by the Communist Party of Cuba in Havana, declare their will and determination to undertake joint and convergent actions on the following main issues until the next meeting: Oppose imperialist wars, the arms race, including nuclear weapons and foreign military bases, and reject all

“Defending and honoring the legacy of the Cuban Revolution on the centenary of Fidel’s birth and consolidating solidarity with socialist Cuba; strengthening joint actions and joining forces for peace and against imperialist aggression.” Image via Estudios Revolución and the Communist Party of Cuba FINAL DECLARATION OF THE 24TH INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF COMMUNIST AND WORKERS' PARTIES Havana, Cuba, August 7-8, 2026 “Defending and honoring the legacy of the Cuban Revolution on th

Fidel Castro in 1984 Revolutionary, Communist, Anti-Imperialist and Internationalist Whose Ideas Live On 13 August 1926 – 13 August 2026 On the occasion of the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth, the New Communist Party of Yugoslavia (NKPJ) and the League of Communist Youth of Yugoslavia (SKOJ) pay tribute to one of the most significant revolutionaries, communists and anti-imperialist statesmen of the twentieth century — a man whose life and political struggle became a symbol

Fidel Castro and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Van Dong visit Dong Ha town in 1973 -- Daily LIFT #2050

Dear Comrades, Dear Cuban friends, The Communist Party of Denmark stands side by side with the Cuban people. We support the Cuban Revolution and the struggle for socialism. For us, socialism is not merely a political idea, but a vision of a society where people come before profit, and where human needs and dignity are what matter most. Your achievements cannot be denied. We salute and draw inspiration from Cuba’s selfless solidarity with people around the world. Solidarity wi

Via the South African Communist Party Thursday, 13 August 2026: The South African Communist Party (SACP) joins the Communist Party of Cuba, the Cuban government and people, and progressive forces throughout the world in commemorating the centenary of the birth of Comrade Fidel Castro Ruz. Born on 13 August 1926, Fidel devoted his life to the liberation of the Cuban people, the construction of socialism and the worldwide struggle against colonialism, imperialism, racism and ca

On the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth, I recall his friendship with Che Guevara. By Urariano Mota On the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth, I recall his friendship with Che Guevara. The following remarks are based on statements Jon Lee Anderson made to the press and on the biography he wrote about Che. Here, in an interview published in Colombia’s *Semana*, Jon Lee Anderson talks about the deaths of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara - *Semana* “Che died young, a