Luis Gutiérrez Areces

Luis Gutiérrez Areces was pivotal in 1961 for smuggling an iconic image of Our Lady of Charity to Miami, symbolizing Cuban faith and resilience. His legacy endures.

Luis Gutiérrez Areces, the Cuban Who Smuggled the Image of Our Lady of Charity to Miami in 1961, Passes Away

Published on 7/22/2026