Messages of Condolesces from around the World

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

From the twitter account of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. It translates as, “60 years after the departure of the Granma of Mexico, Fidel joined the Immortality of those who fight all the Life … Until the Victory Always …”

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa

The President of Ecuador Rafael Correa tweeted “A great is gone. Fidel died. Long live Cuba! Long live Latin America!

Russian President Vladimir Putin

“Fidel Castro was a strong and wise man who always looked in the future with confidence. The name of this outstanding government leader is rightly considered a symbol of a whole era in recent world history.”

The Nelson Mandela Foundation

“The Nelson Mandela Foundation sends deepest condolences to the people & government of Cuba on passing of Fidel Castro.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

“Fidel Castro was one of the most iconic personalities of the 20th century. India mourns the loss of a great friend.”

Irish President Michael D. Higgins

“Fidel Castro will be remembered as a giant among global leaders.”

Chinese President Xi Jinping

“He devoted his energy all his life to the Cuban people, fighting for national liberation and to protect the country’s sovereignty, as well as the magnificent undertaking of building socialism,” it read. “With his passing, the Chinese people have lost a close comrade and sincere friend.”

French President Francois Hollande

“Mr. Castro embodied the Cuban revolution in the hopes it raised and then in the disillusionment it caused.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

“It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of Cuba’s longest serving President. Fidel Castro was a larger than life leader who served his people for almost half a century. A legendary revolutionary and orator, Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and healthcare of his island nation. I offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and many, many supporters of Mr. Castro. We join the people of Cuba today in mourning the loss of this remarkable leader.”