News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
On September 29, 1878, the colonial Spanish government marked a new chapter in its long struggle with Cuban aspirations by once again exiling the island’s most steadfast voice of independence: …
Exile Returns to a Fateful Moment for José Martí in 1878 Read More
Why does someone defend himself? No one and nothing defends themselves, but rather that which defends itself against another who defends himself. Even in games, a defense is mounted in …
Committees for the Defense of the Revolution, a constant surviving tool Read More
The Torricelli Act passed by the US Congress on September 24, 1992, and amended the blockade imposed on Cuba back in 1962. Proponents of this act claimed it would help …
An evidence of the economic besiege of the US government against Cuba Read More
Cuba’s global peace efforts have shaped a distinctive role on the world stage, rooted in a long-standing commitment to humanitarian ideals, international solidarity, and practical diplomacy. Across decades, Cuban actions …
Cuba for global peace Read More
Pope Francis’s visit to Cuba from September 19 to 22, 2015 marked a crucial moment for the island and the wider Catholic Church in the region. The trip, the first …
Cuba remembers Pope Francis’s visit to Cuba Read More
September 16, 1895 marks a very significant moment in Cuban history: the signing of the Jimaguayú Constitution. This event occurred during a turbulent chapter as Cuba fought for independence from …
The signing of the Jimaguayú Constitution Read More
Cuba celebrates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer in a multifaceted manner encompassing official, community-oriented and educational activities, which reflect the nation’s commitment to environmental stewardship, …
Cuba celebrates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer Read More
Cuba played a crucial and frequently undervalued part in the Movement of the Non-Aligned Countries (NAM), a coalition that arose from the wish to be independent of Cold War blocs …
The Role of Cuba in the Non-Aligned Movement Read More
The return of Major Orlando Cardoso Villavicencio marks a moment of quiet resilience amid the turmoil of decades marked by captivity and displacement. After more than ten years in an …
The return of Major Orlando Cardoso Villavicencio to Cuba Read More
Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro arrives in Vietnam on September 12, 1973, showing both the lasting solidarity between revolutionary movements and the concrete connections that keep them going. This trip represents a …
Fidel Castro’s first visit to Vietnam Read More