News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
September 16, 1895 marks a very significant moment in Cuban history: the signing of the Jimaguayú Constitution. This event occurred during a turbulent chapter as Cuba fought for independence from …
The signing of the Jimaguayú Constitution Read More
The return of Major Orlando Cardoso Villavicencio marks a moment of quiet resilience amid the turmoil of decades marked by captivity and displacement. After more than ten years in an …
The return of Major Orlando Cardoso Villavicencio to Cuba Read More
Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro arrives in Vietnam on September 12, 1973, showing both the lasting solidarity between revolutionary movements and the concrete connections that keep them going. This trip represents a …
Fidel Castro’s first visit to Vietnam Read More
On September 11, 2014, Cuba declares its backing for the appeal made by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to tackle the Ebola virus. When Ebola …
Cuba’s response to Ebola in Africa Read More
Juan Almeida Bosque stood at the edge of the old pier, where the sea carried its weathered tales in salty lines along the wooden planks. The town had a manner …
Juan Almeida and his unforgettable smile Read More
The year 1957 represents a pivotal moment in Cuba’s revolutionary story, a time when the Ejército Rebelde (Liberation Army) started to gain genuine momentum and increasing credibility. The event commonly …
Pino del Agua, first victory of the Liberation Army Read More
On September 9, 1987, Fidel Castro’s inauguration of the Centro de Inmunoensayo marked a significant moment for Cuba’s scientific, industrial and technological landscape. The event carried more than ceremonial weight; …
The Centro de Inmunoensayo inaugurated by Fidel Castro Read More
On a day in 1957, a coordinated effort unfolded that would echo through a nation’s memory. In collaboration with the July-26 Movement, naval officers in Cienfuegos city, directed their units …
Cuba pays tribute to Cienfuegos uprising Read More
The Second Land Law in Cuba, enacted in 1963, stands as a significant moment in the island’s revolutionary project and its trajectory toward a socialist society. Its significance rests on …
Significance of the Second Land Law in Cuba Read More
One of the most crucial moments of the Cuban history was the first encounter of José Martí, Máximo Gómez and Antonio Maceo, which took place on September 2, 1884, in …
First meeting of Martí, Gómez and Maceo Read More