Cuba bid a solemn farewell to one of its most dedicated revolutionaries, Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, in a state funeral held on Tuesday. The ceremony, marked by profound emotions and tributes, saw the attendance of Cuba’s highest leadership, including General Raúl Castro Ruz and President Miguel Díaz-Canel. The event took place at the Council of Ministers’ headquarters, where a small urn containing Cabrisas’ ashes was placed, surrounded by white floral wreaths. The first wreath was dedicated by General Raúl Castro, who had previously extended his heartfelt condolences to the family. Other floral tributes were presented on behalf of President Díaz-Canel, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, the Communist Party of Cuba, the National Assembly of People’s Power, the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment (Mincex). President Díaz-Canel and Prime Minister Marrero Cruz expressed their sympathies to Cabrisas’ family, joined by other high-ranking officials, including Vice Prime Minister Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. Vice Prime Minister Inés María Chapman Waugh, visibly moved, praised Cabrisas as a “great man, a great fighter, and a great revolutionary,” emphasizing his unwavering dedication to solving the nation’s challenges. The first guard of honor was formed by President Díaz-Canel, National Assembly President Esteban Lazo, Prime Minister Marrero Cruz, and Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Party. The funeral underscored Cabrisas’ significant contributions to Cuba’s revolutionary legacy and his enduring impact on the nation.
