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Máximo Gómez was a Dominican-born general who became one of Cuba’s greatest independence leaders, remembered for his military genius and unwavering devotion to Cuban freedom. He (1836–1905) was born in …
Máximo Gómez, a General to remember Read More
The International Day of Students is an important event that highlights the crucial role students have in society, including their rights, activism, and educational experiences on a global scale. This …
The International Day of Students Read More
The October breeze in Havana felt unusually restless. Fidel Castro stood by the runway, staring out at the empty sky. Camilo Cienfuegos had disappeared a few days before, his small …
“The Sky Over Yaguajay”, Camilo Read More
The Battle of Quifangondo on November 10, 1975, marked a decisive victory for the MPLA and Cuba, sealing the fate of Angola’s independence and reshaping Cold War dynamics in southern …
The Battle of Quifangondo, desicive in Angola’s independence Read More
Today, Cuba honors the pivotal victories at Quinfangondo and Cabinda—key moments in its internationalist support for Angola during Operation Carlota, a mission launched to defend Angolan sovereignty. On November 10, …
Cuba honors the pivotal victories at Quinfangondo and Cabinda Read More
In the early hours of November 4, 1868, the fields of Pino de Baire, in the former province of Oriente, became the scene of an ambush that would change Cuban …
First Charge to the Machete in Baire against Spanish colonialism Read More
Educational institutions of the municipality of Contramaestre, carry out activities to greet the Ideological Jornada Camilo-Che, in order to deepen the knowledge of both historical figures from the classrooms. At …
Educational institutions in Contramaestre honor Camilo and Che Read More
“Without education there is no possible revolution”: a phrase by Fidel that still resonates in schools and educational centers all over Cuba. The Historical Leader of the Revolution is remembered …
Fidel Castro always present in today’s schools Read More
With marked significance in the history of Cuba is inscribed on October 10, 1868 , and it is because on that date the bold decision and the immortal gesture of …
The Cuban Revolution began in La Demajagua Read More
José Martí, Apostle of the independence Cuba, notable writer, poet, and politician, is often celebrated for his contributions to literature and his role in the fight for Cuba’s independence from …
Recalling José Martí on the International day of translators Read More