You arrive at your 63rd anniversary, dedicated to the fulfillment of complex missions to preserve the security of the State and the Internal Order, in close connection with our heroic people, said Raúl Castro.
Through a message, he said that the example of resistance, dignity and courage shown by the leaders, officers, combatants and civilian workers of the Minint, “strengthens the confidence of the Party, the State, the Government and the Cuban patriots.”
When commemorating this new anniversary, he noted, “I congratulate you, certain that you will never let your guard down, as worthy defenders of the conquests of the Revolution.”
In response to the hostility and attempts of the United States government to overthrow the Cuban Revolution (January 1, 1959), that Ministry was founded in 1961.
The military structure integrated departments of the Ministries of the Interior and Justice, aimed at protecting internal order and national security.
During its growth process, it took under its command the Fire and Forest Ranger Corps, the Canine Technique, the Border Guard Troops and the Special Brigade.
The Ministry of the Interior works with the people to confront criminal conduct and actions in Cuban territory and also against those conceived or executed from abroad.
Its troops also participate in efforts to preserve human life and safeguard the country’s heritage in the face of natural disasters and health crises.
The Cuban president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, more personalities and institutions of the country, including the National Assembly of People’s Power (Parliament) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also sent congratulatory messages to the Minint.
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