News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
Topics related social life in the municipality of Contramaestre, the province of Santiago de Cuba and Cuba.
Cuban children and youth experience a period of enthusiasm and commemoration in April. This month marks the anniversary of the founding of the José Martí Pioneer Organization (OPJM) and the …
Children and Youth Celebrate Organizations’ Anniversaries Read More
The Havana sun beat down on the glass facade of the Hotel Habana Libre in the spring of 1962. Inside the former Hilton, the air was thick with the scent …
Young Communist League, Fidel Castro’s creation Read More
In 1961, the Union of Pioneers of Cuba was established, an entity that would later adopt the name José Martí Pioneer Organization. This event not only marked a milestone in …
Created in Cuba Organization of Pioneers Read More
The implementation of the Children, Adolescents, and Youth Code (Law 178/2025) has established an institutional framework in Cuba aimed at ensuring the rights of children and adolescents via the formation …
Notes on the Code for Children, Adolescents, and Youth Read More
In a cozy little town tucked away amidst rolling green hills, everyone was busy getting ready for Valentine’s Day. The town was buzzing with excitement, with shops decked out in …
Love and mankind Read More
Before January 1, 1959, the lives of Cuban women unfolded within a complex web of tradition, poverty, and emerging modern currents. The island’s social structure placed heavy weight on family, …
Cuban women fought for emancipation Read More
Walking through Contramaestre today is quite unpleasant, with the stench in public spaces caused by the urine of many adults who, without any shame, have turned this basic human need …
How long will this impunity last? Read More
Standing high each day to overcome increasingly difficult circumstances is the commitment of Cubans on the island, facing shortages that have become palpable resilience. And this reality is evident when …
For a Better Nation Read More
The “Rayitos de Sol” and “Los Abelitos” Children’s Centers, in the municipality of Contramaestre, are among those benefiting from the Igalia Project, an initiative that supports early childhood education by …
Children’s Centers in Contramaestre Benefit from Igalia Project Cooperation Read More
On this December 10, the world marks Human Rights Day. Today, our world faces serious challenges in this regard: increasing inequality and poverty due to an unjust international order, the …
Human rights in Cuba for everyone Read More