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Vice Admiral Pedro Miguel Pérez Betancourt, another historical figure of the regime, passed away this Sunday at the age of 85.
A statement from the Ministry of the Armed Forces (MINFAR) that did not clarify the cause of death, reported that Pérez Betancourt "was cremated and his ashes will be deposited on October 1st at 10 a.m. in the Pantheon of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, where military honors will be paid at his funeral."
The official statement emphasizes that the deceased was a member of the 26th of July Movement and the guerrilla struggles that led to the triumph of the Castro regime in 1959.
They also highlight his role as head of the General Customs of the Republic of Cuba.
In addition, he served as commander of surface units, head of the Rocket Boat Squadron, chief of the Submarine Flotilla, director of the Naval Academy, and chief of the Central and Western Naval District.
The octogenarian reached the rank of vice admiral and held the position of chief of the Revolutionary Navy for more than 24 years.
He was a founder of the Communist Party of Cuba, of which he was a member of its Central Committee, and served as a deputy in the National Assembly of People's Power for several terms.
Pérez Betancourt also studied at the Naval Academy of Leningrad and the Naval Specialist Training Center of the Baltic Fleet in the former USSR. He was part of the Cuban troops that were deployed in Syria, the note concludes.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Death of Vice Admiral Pedro Miguel Pérez Betancourt and His Legacy
Who was Pedro Miguel Pérez Betancourt and what was his role in the Cuban regime?
Pedro Miguel Pérez Betancourt was a vice admiral in the Reserve in Cuba, a member of the July 26 Movement and a participant in the guerrilla struggles that led to the triumph of the Castro regime in 1959. He held key positions such as head of the General Customs of the Republic of Cuba and head of the Revolutionary Navy for over 24 years, in addition to being a founding member of the Communist Party of Cuba.
How and where will the remains of Pérez Betancourt be honored?
The remains of Pérez Betancourt have been cremated and his ashes will be interred in the Pantheon of the Revolutionary Armed Forces on October 1, where he will be accorded military honors.
What context surrounds the death of high-ranking officials in Cuba?
The passing of Pérez Betancourt occurs within a context of recurrent deaths among high-ranking officials of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior in Cuba. These deaths reflect the disappearance of figures with long careers tied to the military and repressive apparatus of the regime, many of whom have been closely linked to internal control mechanisms and repression.
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