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Illustration of a mambí soldier on horseback in the Cuban countryside, classic animation style. AI-generated image.

Culture Feb 16, 2026 4 min read

Elpidio Valdés: The Animated Hero Who Defined Cuban Childhood

Meet Elpidio Valdés, the mambí colonel created by Juan Padrón who became an icon of Cuban animation and a national symbol.