Havana, November 9, 2026 – Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, iconic leader of the Cuban Revolution, has issued an official congratulatory public letter marking the 64th anniversary of the founding of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) Military Counterintelligence branch, praising the unit’s long track record of unwavering service to the Cuban nation. The full text of the message was broadcast nationwide on state-run Cuban Television on the Saturday of the anniversary commemoration, reaching service members, veterans and civilian audiences across the island.
In his personal address to all personnel affiliated with the branch, Raúl extended sincere, pride-filled well-wishes to every tier of the Military Counterintelligence family: commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, cadets, sergeants, active-duty soldiers, and the civilian administrative and support staff who underpin the unit’s daily operations. He specifically highlighted the collective effort of all members that has preserved the institutional integrity and global reputation of the Revolutionary Armed Forces across more than six decades of operation.
The letter singles out three foundational traits that have come to define generations of Military Counterintelligence personnel: unshakable loyalty to the Cuban revolution, dauntless courage in the face of external threats, and humble commitment to duty without fanfare. Raúl emphasized that these core values enable the unit to tackle complex, evolving challenges posed by the longstanding aggressive policy of Cuba’s primary geopolitical adversary with rigorous professionalism and unwavering focus.
The message also pays a special, well-earned tribute to all former Military Counterintelligence members who have passed away, noting that their legacy of dedicated service continues to serve as a guiding example for current and future cohorts of the force. Closing his address, Raúl expressed full confidence that the branch will remain faithful to the enduring legacy of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, and will continue to act as resolute defenders of all the social, economic and political achievements the Cuban people have secured, ready to bear any cost to safeguard national sovereignty. The letter concludes with the iconic revolutionary slogan “Always onward to victory!” and a warm collective embrace for all service members. The official commemorative photo distributed by Cuban News Agency (ACN) captures the public dissemination of the landmark message as part of the official 64th anniversary events for the FAR branch.