News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
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
Fidel Castro’s victory on January 1, 1959 marked the definitive collapse of Fulgencio Batista’s dictatorship and the birth of a new Cuban era, symbolizing independence, social justice, and the promise …
Significance of January 1st revolutionary triumph in Cuba Read More
With her memory still fresh, Irma Sánchez Medina, born in Mayarí and a resident of Santiago de Cuba by choice, cherishes the tragic memory of Hurricane Melissa, after a month …
In Irma Sánchez’s Memory: The Recollection of Three Hurricanes Read More
On this December 10, the world marks Human Rights Day. Today, our world faces serious challenges in this regard: increasing inequality and poverty due to an unjust international order, the …
Human rights in Cuba for everyone Read More
In mid-December 1958, while the Rebel Army tightened its siege on troops entrenched at the BANFAIC (National Bank of the Armed Forces) in Maffo, a rural hideout became the stage …
Fidel Castro’s Headquarters in La Rinconada, Baire Read More
On December 2, 1956, dawn broke over southeastern Cuba, heralding a significant moment in history. The light illuminated the path for the expeditionaries who had embarked from Mexico seven days …
Dawn Came from the South with the Yacht Granma Read More
The Preparations in Mexico and the Departure of Granma Back in the mid-1950s, Mexico turned into a secret training hub for a small band of Cuban exiles who were hell-bent …
The Preparations in Mexico and the Departure of Granma Read More
Humanitarianism is an ideology centered on the value of human life, whereby humans practice benevolent treatment and provide assistance to other humans to reduce suffering and improve the conditions of …
Fidel Castro and Hurricanes in Cuba Read More