00:00And Cuba marks the 66th anniversary of the Committees for the Defense of Revolution,
00:04the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to community organization and collective defense.
00:10Founded on September 28, 1960 by Commander Fidel Castro,
00:14the movement remains a cornerstone of popular mobilization on the island.
00:17Originally established to protect communities against foreign interventionism and domestic sabotage,
00:22the organization continues to manage neighborhood defense and social work programs nationwide
00:26under the leadership of National Coordinator Gerardo Hernández Nordelo.
00:31The movement renewed its commitment to national unity and community solidarity
00:35as Cuba faces ongoing economic challenges and external sanctions.
