Havana
October 16, 2017
Comrade Nicolás Maduro Moros
President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Esteemed Nicolás:
I congratulate you for the results of the state elections. Venezuela has given another great lesson in peace, democratic vocation, courage, and dignity .
The legacy of Chávez is alive. He and Fidel would be very proud of this victory.
You can always count on the support and solidarity of Cuba.
An embrace,
Raúl Castro Ruz
President of the Councils of State and Ministers of the Republic of Cuba
(Taken from en.granma.cu)