In a statement, the Coordinator reviewed moments in the life and work of the statesman, including the actions that led to the overthrow of the Fulgencio Batista dictatorship on January 1, 1959, and the achievements of the Revolution in health care and education, the defeat the invasion of Playa Girón (Bay of Pigs) invasion in 1961 and support for the struggles for independence in Africa.

The Coordination that brings together associations scattered throughout France highlighted Fidel’s thinking in favor of the unity of the peoples of the South, multilateralism, the defense of the environment and the development of science.

He also recalled the Revolution’s commitment that led to equality, regardless of race, sex or origin.

All this despite the economic, commercial and financial blockade that the United States has imposed on Cuba for more than six decades, he pointed out.

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