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‘Ominous and Feared’ Cuban Spy Chief Dies

Ramiro Valdes Menendez, a close ally of Fidel Castro and key figure in the Cuban Revolution, has died. He is described as the architect of Cuba's surveillance state. He was 94 years old.

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Death of former Cuban spy chief Ramiro Valdes announced.

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  1. Cuban Revolutionary and Intelligence Chief Ramiro Valdes Dies at 94

    Ramiro Valdes Menendez, a close ally of Fidel Castro and key figure in the Cuban Revolution, has died. He is described as the architect of Cuba's surveillance state. He was 94 years old.

    What's confirmed:

    • Ramiro Valdes Menendez died at the age of 94.
    • Valdes was a key figure of the Cuban Revolution and an ally of Fidel Castro.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Valdes was viewed as an ominous and feared spy chief.
    • Valdes served as the architect of Cuba's surveillance state.
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