Santiago de Chile, Aug 27.- A discussion about the legacy of Fidel Castro and his example for Latin American youth took place in Chile on the occasion of the centenary of the birth of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution.
Topics such as solidarity, internationalism, and the role of new generations in the Cuban process were at the center of the debate organized by the Communist Youth, known here as “La Jota”.
“Fidel remains a reference point for youth, not only in his country but also in Latin America,” declared the president of the Student Federation of the University of Concepción, Ivania Garrido.
The sociology student, who recently visited Cuba, pointed out the importance that the revolutionary leader always placed on education, which he saw as a tool for the emancipation of peoples.
Fidel is very present in all aspects of Cuban life, in voluntary work, culture, sports, and education, highlighted the young woman, who said she was surprised by the deeply community-oriented and solidary character of the Cuban people.
Participating in the panel, the Cuban Ambassador to Chile, Oscar Cornelio Oliva, referred to the role of youth in his country's liberation process and recalled that when Fidel Castro led the Moncada uprising, he was only 26 years old.
It was the youth who participated in the national literacy campaign and in all the social programs developed after the triumph, he said.
The diplomat spoke about the recent colloquium “Fidel: Legacy and Future” in Havana, where presentations were given on the relevance of his ideas in various spheres such as history, diplomacy, culture, arts, youth, economy, and the current reality of the world.
Furthermore, he said, during those days, the Selected Works of Fidel Castro were published, in 23 volumes containing his thought.
Catalina Lufín, president of La Jota, noted that one of the things that most caught her attention when she traveled to the island is that, by Fidel's will, no street, plaza, or public place bears his name.
“To understand that the legacy is not in the person, nor even in their name, but in the actions that manage to transform the quality of life of the people; that is what it means to be a revolutionary,” she expressed.
(Taken from Prensa Latina)
