Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro sent a congratulation message to Bolivia's President Evo Morales, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, on October 26.

In a letter posted on Tuesday in the Cubadebate website, Fidel Castro stated "today, October 26, is an encouraging date for all peoples of Our America."

Prensa Latina is posting below the full text of Fidel Castro's letter.

Dear Evo:

The Cuban Revolution reached victory on January 1, 1959. You were born on October 26 of the same year.

We have withstood aggressions from the most powerful imperialist power in history throughout 50 years since then.

You were born during those times, a man of humble birth. You studied in humble schools, developed your eminent intelligence, fought nonstop, and currently govern a country that is part of the admirable Aymara-Quechua culture of your ancestors.

I am pleased to congratulate you especially for your 50th birthday. Today, October 26, is an encouraging date for all the peoples of Our America.

Fidel Castro Ruz

October 26, 2009