News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
José Maceo y Grajales moved across Cuba’s rugged interior like a ship’s mast worn by years at sea, bent by hardship, yet unbroken, offering stability to those around him. By …
José Maceo, an enduring Cuban war hero 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
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
With a variety of activities, schools in the municipality of Contramaestre celebrated International Archives Week from June 8th to 12th. This week, recognized worldwide, highlights the role of documentation and …
Schools Celebrate World Archives Week 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
International Nurses Day, celebrated on May 12, coincides with the birth of Florence Nightingale, an iconic figure in the history of nursing. Nightingale, known as the “Lady with the Lamp,” …
International Nurses Day: A Tribute to Florence Nightingale Read More
The re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) on May 7, 1960, marked a decisive moment in Cuban history, profoundly influencing the island’s …
A crucial bond restoration changing Cuba Read More
The meeting at La Mejorana in 1895, a crucial moment in Cuban history, brought together the three most prominent figures of the Cuban Revolutionary Party: José Martí, Antonio Maceo, and …
La Majorana Meeting: Definitions for the Necessary War Read More
On April 25, 1987, the world marked the passing of Rubén Calderío, a figure whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the political and social upheavals that shaped Cuba in the …
Blas Roca, a hero to honor Read More
The initial months of John F. Kennedy’s presidency were marked by a singular, disastrous incident that would influence the course of the Cold War and American foreign policy for the …
Kennedy’s Admission of Responsibility the Bay of Pigs Invasion Read More