News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
Cuba has long taken a distinct path in addressing drug abuse, combining public-health strategies, community involvement, and state coordination. The island’s approach emphasizes prevention, treatment, and social reintegration rather than …
Cuba against drug abuse Read More
In the heart of 19th-century Cuba, amid the fervent cries for freedom and enlightenment, a visionary educator emerged, José de la Luz y Caballero. Born in 1800 in Havana, José’s …
The Legacy of José de la Luz y Caballero Read More
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on June 17, aims to raise awareness in the global community about the fight against desertification, land degradation, and the effects …
Cuba on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Read More
The arrival of Máximo Gómez in Cuba on June 13, 1865, marked a pivotal moment in the island’s fight for independence from Spanish colonial rule. His journey from the Dominican …
The Significance of Máximo Gómez in the Wars for Cuban Independence Read More
Water supply to homes is one of the main difficulties currently facing the municipality of Contramaestre, given the nationwide power crisis following the tightening of the economic blockade imposed by …
Contramaestre in difficulties with Water Supply Read More
World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, serves as a global platform for raising awareness and promoting action to protect the environment. In 2026, the theme focuses on “climate …
Cuba Celebrates World Environment Day Read More
On Raúl Castro’s 95 birthday, it is fitting to reflect upon the life and legacy of one of Cuba’s most enduring political figures. As a revolutionary leader, statesman, Raúl has …
Raúl Castro, among the Greatest Cuban Heroes Read More
On June 2, 1987, a significant step was taken towards the comprehensive and sustainable development of Cuba’s mountainous and hard-to-reach regions with the establishment of the Plan Turquino. This program, …
The Plan Turquino: A Milestone in Cuba’s Mountainous Development Read More
International Children’s Day, observed on June 1st, is a significant occasion dedicated to celebrating the rights and well-being of children around the globe. In Cuba, this day serves as a …
Celebrating International Children’s Day in Cuba Read More
The Cuban military cooperation in Africa mainly in Ethiopia and Angola played a crucial role in the outcome of the Liberation Movements throughout the Old Continent. However, Operación Carlota in …
Operación Carlota beyond Angola’s independence Read More