News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
Born in 1930, in Santiago de Cuba, Vilma Espín Guillois was an example and inspiration for the Cubans , especially for women. Remembered as the heroine of the Revolution in …
Vilma Espín, eternal heroine of the Revolution Read More
The Cuban people celebrate today the historical coincidence: the Cuban Antonio Maceo and the Argentinian Ernesto Che, two iconic figures in the revolutionary struggles in Cuba, share striking coincidences. Both …
Antonio Maceo and Che Guevara share striking coincidences Read More
On May 31, 1898, the United States squadron, led by Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, launched a decisive bombardment of the city of Santiago de Cuba, marking a crucial moment …
US military intervention in Cuba stole a victory Read More
May 19 marks the 130th anniversary of the fall in combat of José Martí Pérez, Apostle of Cuban independence. No hero has so deeply penetrated the conscience of the island’s …
Permanent Remembrance and Tribute to the Apostle José Martí Read More
Fidel Castro, in the prison of Isle of Pines, was a man on a mission. Despite the bleak surroundings, his spirit remained unbroken, and his determination to overthrow the Batista …
Fidel Castro’s imprisonment for political growth Read More
José Martí, the Apostle of the independence of Cuba, and national hero, was also renown as a key figure in Latin American literature and journalism. His work as a journalist …
José Martí, as a journalist Read More
On May 9, 1920, the people of Medialuna welcomed Celia Sánchez Manduley, who would become one of the most outstanding and beloved Cuban women of all times. It is said …
Celia Sanchez, a woman’s heroism and fortitude Read More
When talking about the history of Cuba, especially the stages of the neocolony and its subsequent emancipation, it is common to hear “Revolution”. This term serves to illustrate the popular …
Revolution, the same concept applied to different times Read More
The People’s Council of Maffo, located in the municipality of Contramaestre, has facts and patriots who attest to their contribution to the struggles for Cuban independence in different stages of …
Diosmedes Silveira Valdés, Hero of Cuba Read More
Guantanamo, Cuba, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba recalls today the landing in 1895 of Major General Antonio Maceo and a group of patriots on a beach in this eastern province …
Cuba recalls the arrival of patriots for the necessary war against Spain Read More