News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
The Defense Day was held this Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the municipality of Contramaestre, dedicated to verify the functioning of each area of the civilian population that would intervene …
Successful National Defense Day in Contramaestre Read More
As part of the country’s preparation for defense, the Bastion 2024 Strategic Exercise kicked off this Wednesday until January 24, presided over by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of …
Bastion 2024 Strategic Defense Exercise kicked off Read More
January 8, 1959 witnessed one of the most prominent events in the history of Cuba: the triumphal entry of the Caravan of Freedom into Havana, symbolizing the final victory of …
The Caravan of Freedom: the journey of a country towards its dream Read More
On January 2, 1959 Contramaestre had the luxury of seeing the Caravan of Freedom pass towards Havana after having departed early in the morning from Santiago de Cuba, with the …
The Freedom Caravan with its eternal flame Read More
Today December 30, the people in Contramaestre enjoyed the end-of-the-year food fair, where different kinds of food and other necessity stuff are sold so that the people have the necessary …
The end-of-the-year fair of Contramaestre took place as expected Read More
During the battle for the surrender of the troops of the dictatorship stationed in the warehouses of the Banco de Fomento Agrícola e Industrial de Cuba (BANFAIC) in Maffo, the …
Fidel Castro plans the seizure of Palma Soriano Read More
At the height of December 25, 1958, the command of the Batista tyranny in Cuba, was stubborn in a useless resistance to the attacks of the Liberation Army on its …
Maffo celebrates Christmas under gunfire and mourning Read More
It is December 24, 1958. All Cuba celebrates Christmas Eve and the humanitarian feelings present in the Liberation Army propitiate a truce for the troops of the dictatorship in Maffo, …
Christmas Eve and the Battle of Maffo Read More
The battle for the capture of Maffo continued its uninterrupted course during the day December 23, 1958 dawned with the gunfire of the troops of the Tercer Frente (3rd Front) …
The saddest day of the Battle of Maffo Read More
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic, delivered a speech at the 24th Summit of the Bolivarian …
Unity makes ALBA-TCP stronger Read More