News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
The city of Contramaestre upon arriving today February 5, 2025 to its 111th anniversary of its founding, is hosting its now traditional local history event with the purpose of preserving …
Contramaestre recalls its 111th anniversary of foundation Read More
Fernando Chenard Piña, martyr of the Commerce, Gastronomy and Services sector, accompanies his men and women in Contramaestre, those common people who daily have the will to contribute to the …
Men and women committed to the welfare of the people Read More
On February 5, every year, when researches on the date point out the founding of our town, Contramaestre, back in 1913, invites us to travel to the past to know …
Contramaestre, from yesterday to today Read More
Even though José Martí´s birth anniversary was on January 28, we can write his comprehensive work every day because of the validity of his legacy, which has helped us to …
José Martí´s thought, our strenght Read More
Perhaps Jesús Menendez never thought he had one-way-ticket to Manzanillo, leaving a trail of pain in the Cuban sugar cane fields that still mourns his absence. To the sugar world …
Jesús Menéndez: An Iron Captain Read More
The Sierra Maestra immortalized them by embracing their first victory; there was plenty of courage in the brave chest of a handful of men who bet on freedom. The battle …
The Combat of La Plata: the first victory of the Rebel Army Read More
Rubén Martínez Villena was a Cuban poet and revolutionary whose words and actions continue to inspire the Cuban Revolution. He was known for his early work as a poet, but …
Ruben Martinez Villena, living and revolutionary word Read More
Celia Sanchez Manduley is still remembered as the first woman of the Rebel Army, as the extraordinary heroine of the clandestine combats, as the most perfumed flower of the Cuban …
Celia Sanchez, the first woman of the Rebel Army Read More
January 8, 1959 witnessed one of the most prominent events in the history of Cuba: the triumphal entry of the Caravan of Freedom into Havana, symbolizing the final victory of …
The Caravan of Freedom: the journey of a country towards its dream Read More
On January 2, 1959 Contramaestre had the luxury of seeing the Caravan of Freedom pass towards Havana after having departed early in the morning from Santiago de Cuba, with the …
The Freedom Caravan with its eternal flame Read More