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Enrique José Varona is remembered not only as a great educator but also as a pioneer of psychology in Cuba. He was born in Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe …
Enrique José Varona, Pioneer of Psychology in Cuba Read More
The arrival of José Martí and Máximo Gómez in Cuba on April 11, 1895, marked a pivotal moment in the history of Cuban independence. This event was not merely a …
The arrival of José Martí and Máximo Gómez, back to Cuba to resume the war Read More
The arrival of General Antonio Maceo in Cuba through Duaba on April 1, 1895, holds profound significance in the history of the War of Independence, officially begun with the Grito …
Antonio Maceo’s arrival in Cuba on April 1, 1895 Read More
The Protest of Baraguá, a crucial and profoundly symbolic event that transpired on March 15, 1878, at a humble farm nestled within the verdant eastern foothills of Cuba, stands as …
The Protest of Baraguá, a symbol of dignity Read More
On the morning of March 4, 1960, the young Cuban Revolution was still finding its footing. Fidel Castro had taken power just over a year prior, and while the euphoria …
An explosion that shook Cuba: La Coubre Read More
In the dark period of Cuba’s colonial oppression, a young José Martí, who was just sixteen years old, stood bravely in front of a Spanish Council of War. His spirit …
José Martí’s ideals, stronger while in prision Read More
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes stood in the doorway of his sugar mill at La Demajagua on the morning of October 10, 1868, looking out over fields that had fed his …
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, the uprising lawer Read More
As day broke, a representative group from Santiago de Cuba attended the military changing of the guard ceremony at the mausoleums of national heroes, whose remains rest in the Santa …
Honor in Santiago de Cuba to Baire Cry Read More
On February 24, 1895, a rebellion broke out in Baire (Baire Cry), a small town located in the former Oriente province of Cuba. Local insurgents, deeply dissatisfied with the oppressive …
Baire uprising, a cry of hope Read More
At the location known as Mangos de Baraguá, situated in the Santiago de Cuba territory, one of the most significant historical events in Cuba’s enduring fight for independence from Spain …
The Oath of Baraguá by Fidel Castro and the Cuban people Read More