Capítulo 193: The Egyptian Stand - I

On February 2, 1954, Cairo buzzed with anticipation.

Word had spread across Egypt: a major speech was coming from President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Egypt's young, charismatic leader, Nasser had risen to prominence as the voice of a new Egypt, a nation yearning to shake off the results of colonial influence and reclaim its destiny.

People gathered in cafes, homes, and public squares, crowding around radios to hear him speak.

The atmosphere was filled with both hope and tension.

In a small office, a radio crackled to life, filling the air with the constant noise of voices and static.

The nation waited, holding its breath.

In the city's heart, Nasser took his place before a modest podium in an open courtyard, surrounded by his closest advisors and soldiers.

Behind him, the Egyptian flag fluttered, a visual reminder of what he stood for.

Nasser adjusted the microphone, his face calm but resolute.