News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
Cuba’s global peace efforts have shaped a distinctive role on the world stage, rooted in a long-standing commitment to humanitarian ideals, international solidarity, and practical diplomacy. Across decades, Cuban actions …
Cuba for global peace Read More
Pope Francis’s visit to Cuba from September 19 to 22, 2015 marked a crucial moment for the island and the wider Catholic Church in the region. The trip, the first …
Cuba remembers Pope Francis’s visit to Cuba Read More
September 16, 1895 marks a very significant moment in Cuban history: the signing of the Jimaguayú Constitution. This event occurred during a turbulent chapter as Cuba fought for independence from …
The signing of the Jimaguayú Constitution Read More
Cuba celebrates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer in a multifaceted manner encompassing official, community-oriented and educational activities, which reflect the nation’s commitment to environmental stewardship, …
Cuba celebrates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer Read More
Cuba played a crucial and frequently undervalued part in the Movement of the Non-Aligned Countries (NAM), a coalition that arose from the wish to be independent of Cold War blocs …
The Role of Cuba in the Non-Aligned Movement Read More
The return of Major Orlando Cardoso Villavicencio marks a moment of quiet resilience amid the turmoil of decades marked by captivity and displacement. After more than ten years in an …
The return of Major Orlando Cardoso Villavicencio to Cuba Read More
Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro arrives in Vietnam on September 12, 1973, showing both the lasting solidarity between revolutionary movements and the concrete connections that keep them going. This trip represents a …
Fidel Castro’s first visit to Vietnam Read More
On September 11, 1973, a notable milestone took place when Contramaestre celebrated the opening of its first boarding school, Jose Matheus Orihuela (Bungo 1). This event was not an isolated …
Contramaestre remembers Los Bungos in their 53rd anniversary Read More
On September 11, 2014, Cuba declares its backing for the appeal made by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to tackle the Ebola virus. When Ebola …
Cuba’s response to Ebola in Africa Read More
Juan Almeida Bosque stood at the edge of the old pier, where the sea carried its weathered tales in salty lines along the wooden planks. The town had a manner …
Juan Almeida and his unforgettable smile Read More