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Cuba Mourns 94-Year-Old Security Chief Ramiro Valdés’ Death

6/25/2026

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Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, 94, died on June 22 in Cuba, according to the government.
He remained active in addressing Cuba’s chronic energy shortages until his death.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel posted on X that Valdés’ death hurt him like a father’s loss and announced a period of mourning.
Opposition and diaspora users expressed relief, noting his role in creating the interior ministry, intelligence and surveillance apparatus.

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Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, 94, died on June 22 in Cuba, according to the government.
He remained active in addressing Cuba’s chronic energy shortages until his death.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel posted on X that Valdés’ death hurt him like a father’s loss and announced a period of mourning.
Opposition and diaspora users expressed relief, noting his role in creating the interior ministry, intelligence and surveillance apparatus.