On the 49th anniversary of the tragic bombing of Cubana de Aviación flight CU-1201, Cuba paid solemn tribute to the 73 victims at the Colón Necropolis in Havana. The mid-flight explosion in 1976 claimed the lives of 57 Cubans, 11 Guyanese, and five North Koreans, marking one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s history. The annual commemoration saw floral tributes placed on behalf of prominent figures, including Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and various Cuban institutions. Families of the victims, alongside officials and citizens, gathered to honor the memory of those lost. Wilfredo Pérez Rodríguez, son of the flight’s captain, shared his enduring grief, emphasizing the importance of preserving the legacy of the victims and condemning the U.S. government’s alleged protection of the perpetrators. The ceremony also highlighted the unfulfilled dreams of the victims, including young athletes and crew members, whose lives were tragically cut short. The event underscored Cuba’s ongoing struggle against terrorism and its call for justice, as the island continues to grapple with the repercussions of this historic atrocity.