The Cuban community in Miami bid farewell to Eudo Fagundo Castillo, a former political prisoner whose life was marked by resistance, sacrifice, and exile.
His passing was announced on Facebook by several Cuban activists, notably including the words of Diasniurka Salcedo Verdecia, who remarked: "Another Cuban has left without seeing the freedom of Cuba."
Eudo Fagundo Castillo was born on November 15, 1934, in Bartle, Las Tunas. From a young age, he became involved in the resistance against the dictatorship, participating in sabotage and combat actions between 1960 and 1961.
These activities led to his arrest and a 20-year prison sentence, during which he endured years of extreme suffering. During his incarceration in prisons such as El Mijial, Boniato, and Pinar del Río, he fell victim to torture and abuse.
During that time, his suffering was not only physical. He also faced personal tragedies, such as the death of his son Daniek, who was just 4 years old. The Cuban authorities only allowed him to attend the child's funeral under strict custody.
Eudo was released in 1971 after a decade in prison, but he continued to be a victim of repression by the Cuban regime, facing threats, summonses, and pressures to leave the country.
In 1988, he was able to emigrate to the United States thanks to the efforts of the Cuban American National Foundation and its president, Jorge Mas Canosa.
Eudo passed away in Miami, leaving behind a legacy of the fight for Cuba's freedom. His funeral took place this Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Caballero Rivero Funeral Home in West Hialeah, Florida. The burial will be on Monday, November 25, at the Woodland Park West Cemetery, located in Miami Lakes.
The Cuban community in exile mourns the loss of a man who dedicated his life to resisting the dictatorship. Although he did not live to see a free Cuba, his story endures as a testament to the sacrifice and hope of those who have fought for freedom.
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