Fidel Castro Cruz

Dear compañeros,

In 2006, as a result of health issues which were incompatible with the time and effort required to fulfill my duties – which I myself assumed when I entered this University September 4, 1945, 70 years ago – I resigned from my official positions.

There is much to say about the difficult times humanity is experiencing. Today, however, is a day of special interest for us and perhaps for many other people.