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Alexsys Soriano was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1925, into a family with a long history of political activism against the Batista regime. Growing up in such an environment, she developed a strong sense of patriotism and determination to fight for the freedom of her country.
At the age of 20, she joined the underground resistance movement against Batista's dictatorship, using her skills in cryptography to encrypt messages between rebel cells. Her intelligence and bravery quickly earned her the trust of the resistance leaders.
When Fidel Castro's revolutionary forces finally toppled Batista in 1959, Alexsys was among the first to join the new government. Her expertise in intelligence and her unwavering loyalty to the revolution caught the attention of Castro himself, who appointed her as the head of Cuba's newly formed Department of National Security.
In her role, Alexsys oversaw the surveillance of potential threats to the revolution, both domestic and foreign. It was her keen intuition and sharp intellect that led her to uncover the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba in the fall of 1962.
Despite initial skepticism from some of her colleagues, Alexsys's findings were eventually confirmed by Soviet defectors, sparking the Cuban Missile Crisis. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Alexsys worked tirelessly behind the scenes to advise Castro on the best course of action to avoid a catastrophic nuclear conflict.
Her calm demeanor and strategic thinking proved invaluable during those tense days in October. While the world held its breath, Alexsys worked tirelessly to negotiate with Soviet officials, helping to defuse the crisis and ultimately secure the removal of the missiles from Cuban soil.
Although her role was largely unknown to the public at the time, Alexsys Soriano's contributions to the peaceful resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis were later recognized by the Cuban government. She continued to serve her country in various capacities until her retirement in the 1980s, leaving behind a legacy of courage, intelligence, and unwavering dedication to the cause of Cuban independence.