The sad news has been reported that International Master Nestor Velez died on 28th June 2022.
Nestor was born in Cuba on 5th May 1956.
He was National Junior Champion of Cuba in 1972 and National Senior Champion in 1980.
Nestor became an International Master in 1982 and was also a FIDE Trainer.
His passing was reported on The Chess Drum website along with a picture of him and a tribute.
https://www.thechessdrum.net
RIP