News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
On October 20, 1868, in the Cuban city of Bayamo, a moment resonated through the streets and into the heart of the nation. It was on that day that “La …
Cuban Culture Day: The Birth of a National Anthem Read More
This sentiment, echoed in the corridors of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) in the late 1990s, summarizes the seismic shift in Cuba’s approach to rural development following the 1995 …
Cuba Reimagined the World Day of Rural Women Read More
The armed uprising of October 10, 1868 in Cuba, led by Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, marked the beginning of the struggle for independence against Spanish colonialism.Unlike other instances in world …
Manifesto of October 10th, Cuba’s first declaration of independence Read More
Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s death in 1967 marked a watershed moment for insurgent movements across Latin America, reshaping strategies, morale, and international perception in ways that echoed far beyond the immediate …
Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s eternal revolutionary legacy Read More
Orlando Pantoja Tamayo “Olo”stands as an outstanding figure in the turbulent saga of Cuba’s revolutionary era. His name surfaces in discussions that weave together Fidel Castro, the 1958–1959 invasion of …
Orlando Pantoja “Olo” stands among the greatest Cuban martyrs Read More
The Cuban Revolution of 1959, led by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro and the July 26 Movement, marked a crucial shift in the historical trajectory of Cuba. As the revolutionary government sought …
The Second Land Reform in Cuba: A Transformative Step in 1963 Read More
Cuba observes International Day of Older Persons with a blend of warmth, community action, and practical support that reflects its social values. Each year, the island marks October 1 as …
Cuba keeps looks after older persons Read More
Every year, as the Fourth Thursday of September arrives, the world turns a quiet, grateful eye toward the invisible labor that keeps cultures in dialogue. Translator Day is more than …
Translation Day, keeping cultures in dialogue Read More
On September 29, 1878, the colonial Spanish government marked a new chapter in its long struggle with Cuban aspirations by once again exiling the island’s most steadfast voice of independence: …
Exile Returns to a Fateful Moment for José Martí in 1878 Read More
Why does someone defend himself? No one and nothing defends themselves, but rather that which defends itself against another who defends himself. Even in games, a defense is mounted in …
Committees for the Defense of the Revolution, a constant surviving tool Read More