Havana,Cuba – november 12,2025 – Armando Campos Ginesta,a foundational figure in Cuba’s revolutionary struggle and a key architect of its international solidarity efforts,died Tuesday night in Santiago de Cuba at the age of 86. His passing marks the loss of a veteran who participated in the earliest days of the fight against the Batista regime and dedicated his life to the defense and expansion of the Cuban Revolution.
Campos Ginesta’s contributions spanned decades, from his youthful involvement in clandestine operations to his leadership roles within the Ministry of the Interior and the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC).His work was instrumental in supporting revolutionary movements across Latin America and Africa, embodying Cuba’s commitment to internationalism under Fidel Castro.
A native of Santiago de Cuba, Campos ginesta joined the action and sabotage cells led by Frank País, actively participating in the November 30, 1956 uprising in the city. He rose through the ranks as a combatant in the Third Eastern Front “Mario Muñoz,” earning his initial military distinctions during the guerrilla war.
Following the revolution’s victory, Campos Ginesta became a founding member of the Ministry of the Interior, steadily advancing to the rank of commander. He played a pivotal role in establishing key departments within the Ministry, including the Directorate of National Liberation, and later served for 30 years as vice head of the America Department of the PCC Central Committee.
Campos ginesta was deeply involved in logistical and preparatory work for Che Guevara’s missions in Africa and Latin America, and consistently championed other internationalist endeavors. He was a founding member of the PCC, a delegate to multiple party congresses, and a recipient of numerous state decorations recognizing his service.
Known for his unwavering loyalty to the Revolution and Fidel Castro, Campos Ginesta was respected for his modesty, discipline, and exemplary conduct. His remains will be interred in the pantheon of the Combatants of the Clandestinity in the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery in Santiago de Cuba.
