Mexico expresses outrage over the removal of Fidel and Che Guevara statues
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Deep indignation has sparked in Mexico after the recent decision by the mayor of the Cuauhtémoc Delegation to remove the sculptures from the "Encuentro" monumental complex dedicated to Fidel Castro (1926-2016) and Ernesto Che Guevara (1928-1967), located in Mexico City's popular Tabacalera neighborhood.
Marcos Rodriguez Costa, Cuban ambassador to Mexico, wrote on X that the true Revolution is not made of stone or bronze: it is a transformed consciousness, the collective will to fight and build a more just world.
Let us remember Fidel's concept of Revolution: "There is no force in the world capable of crushing the force of truth and ideas," the diplomat added.
When asked about the issue during her regular morning meeting with the media, President Claudia Sheinbaum earlier considered the removal of the sculptures to be wrong. "Why don't we hand it over and relocate it somewhere else?" the president said, referring to the decision of Cuauhtémoc Mayor Alessandra Rojo, who cited foolish arguments, such as the fact that the monument lacked the required permits, despite having been in that location for years.
Likewise, the Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba, through a message posted on X, expressed its deep indignation on Thursday at the removal of these statues.
The group described the action as a "unilateral and cowardly" act.
According to the group, the removal of these iconic statues constitutes an attack on the citizens who have sought this space, which they consider a symbol of the historical relationship between Mexico and Cuba.
Attempting to erase those who gave their lives to the cause of the oppressed only demonstrates the fear their example generates. It's not enough for them to lie about Cuba and criminalize the Revolution; now they want to remove its leaders from public spaces, the document adds.
The sculptures, which had been placed in the plaza as a sign of brotherhood between the two countries, were frequently visited by supporters of the solidarity movement with the Caribbean island and by citizens interested in the shared history of both nations.
For its part, the Jose Marti Association of Cubans Residing in Mexico also condemned the action, expressing its strongest rejection and condemnation of the shameful removal of the statues.
In the association's view, this act is not a simple cosmetic change or an administrative decision, but a cowardly gesture of historical erasure, a direct offense to the peoples in struggle, and a capitulation to the pressures of reactionary sectors seeking to uproot all vestiges of dignity, memory, and rebellion.
Fidel and Che Guevara are not decorative symbols; they are beacons of struggle, coherence, and dedication.
They are a must-read for those who believe in a more just world, free from imperialist exploitation and domination, the text notes. (Source: ACN)
