News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
On February 5, 1913, in the heart of the Cuban countryside, a small group of visionaries gathered under the warm sun, determined to establish a new settlement that would thrive …
Contramaestre, founded on February 5, 1913 Read More
Today’s US aggressive policy towards Cuba is a continuation of an useful project to wipe out the Cuban Revolution. Nevertheless, none of the actions devised by the US government have …
The US aggressive policy won’t stop us now Read More
La Candelaria in Bijagual woke early, as it always did, with the sun folding orange light over the low hills and the sugarcane fields. Birds threaded their calls through the …
La Candelaria in Bijagual Read More
José Martí, a Cuban poet, essayist, and revolutionary figure, is widely celebrated for his contributions to literature and his role in the fight for Cuban independence. However, his insights extend …
José Martí’s View on Childhood: A Vision of Education and Empowerment Read More
The Central Park of Contramaestre hosted children who decided to express their honor to José Martí, the Apostle of the Independence of Cuba, and who was born on January 28, …
Children in Contramaestre honor José Martí Read More
US policy towards Cuba after 1959 has that of aggression and constant hostility in all fields of the political, social economic life of the island. They have forgotten the roots …
US denies assistance to Cuban people when hit by hurricanes Read More
In 1896, Valeriano Weyler became governor of Cuba. He was a Spanish general known for his iron fist. He launched the reconcentration policy, ordering all rural people to relocate to …
Weyler’s Reconcentration Read More
History, necessity, and social priorities all influence Cuba’s relationship with science. The island has established a unique paradigm that connects scientific endeavors to national objectives, from early investments in public …
Cuba celebrates Science Day Read More
In response to recent statements by US President Donald Trump, the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, categorically rejected any accusations against the island and questioned Washington’s …
Díaz-Canel Rejects Trump’s Statements and Reaffirms Cuba’s Sovereignty Read More
Before January 1, 1959, the lives of Cuban women unfolded within a complex web of tradition, poverty, and emerging modern currents. The island’s social structure placed heavy weight on family, …
Cuban women fought for emancipation Read More