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With her memory still fresh, Irma Sánchez Medina, born in Mayarí and a resident of Santiago de Cuba by choice, cherishes the tragic memory of Hurricane Melissa, after a month …
In Irma Sánchez’s Memory: The Recollection of Three Hurricanes Read More
In mid-December 1958, while the Rebel Army tightened its siege on troops entrenched at the BANFAIC (National Bank of the Armed Forces) in Maffo, a rural hideout became the stage …
Fidel Castro’s Headquarters in La Rinconada, Baire Read More
On December 2, 1956, dawn broke over southeastern Cuba, heralding a significant moment in history. The light illuminated the path for the expeditionaries who had embarked from Mexico seven days …
Dawn Came from the South with the Yacht Granma Read More
The Preparations in Mexico and the Departure of Granma Back in the mid-1950s, Mexico turned into a secret training hub for a small band of Cuban exiles who were hell-bent …
The Preparations in Mexico and the Departure of Granma Read More
Humanitarianism is an ideology centered on the value of human life, whereby humans practice benevolent treatment and provide assistance to other humans to reduce suffering and improve the conditions of …
Fidel Castro and Hurricanes in Cuba Read More
Máximo Gómez was a Dominican-born general who became one of Cuba’s greatest independence leaders, remembered for his military genius and unwavering devotion to Cuban freedom. He (1836–1905) was born in …
Máximo Gómez, a General to remember Read More
The International Day of Students is an important event that highlights the crucial role students have in society, including their rights, activism, and educational experiences on a global scale. This …
The International Day of Students Read More
The October breeze in Havana felt unusually restless. Fidel Castro stood by the runway, staring out at the empty sky. Camilo Cienfuegos had disappeared a few days before, his small …
“The Sky Over Yaguajay”, Camilo Read More
The Battle of Quifangondo on November 10, 1975, marked a decisive victory for the MPLA and Cuba, sealing the fate of Angola’s independence and reshaping Cold War dynamics in southern …
The Battle of Quifangondo, desicive in Angola’s independence Read More
Today, Cuba honors the pivotal victories at Quinfangondo and Cabinda—key moments in its internationalist support for Angola during Operation Carlota, a mission launched to defend Angolan sovereignty. On November 10, …
Cuba honors the pivotal victories at Quinfangondo and Cabinda Read More