News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
Workers in Contramaestre along the Carretera Central (Main Road) on May Day Parade expressing their support for the Cuban Revolution and their decision to defend their homeland’s sovereignty and independence. …
2026: Contramaestre on May Day Read More
Contramaestre celebrates this May Day with the conviction that “the Homeland must be defended.” In this eastern region of Cuba, the traditional parade brings together all the working people. From …
Contramaestre and its workers celebrate May Day Read More
Casa de las Américas, founded in 1959 in Havana, Cuba, stands as a pivotal institution in the realm of Latin American literature and culture. It has played a crucial role …
Meaning Casa de las Américas in Havana for Latin American Literature Read More
May Day, observed on May 1st every year, is a significant occasion that embodies the spirit of labor rights, springtime renewal, and cultural festivities. Its roots stretch deep into history, …
May Day, a feast around the world Read More
Based on the idea that each municipality in the province of Santiago de Cuba should be self-sufficient in terms of food—root vegetables, grains, greens, meat, and rice (the latter where …
Producing Food for the People: A Priority in Contramaestre Read More
In Contramaestre, with various initiatives and a strong ability to mobilize union members and their families, the local councils in this part of eastern Cuba are demonstrating their readiness to …
Contramaestre Ready to Show That the Homeland Defends Itself Read More
Although it may seem like a personal story, it is not, but rather the story of the many years of effort made by a woman named María Amelia Núñez Domínguez, …
María Amelia Núñez, an exceptional woman in the commnuity work Read More
In 1963, Fidel Castro made his first official visit to the Soviet Union, an event of great political and symbolic significance in the context of the Cold War and the …
Fidel Castro and his first visit to Russia Read More
On April 25, 1987, the world marked the passing of Rubén Calderío, a figure whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the political and social upheavals that shaped Cuba in the …
Blas Roca, a hero to honor Read More
The initial months of John F. Kennedy’s presidency were marked by a singular, disastrous incident that would influence the course of the Cold War and American foreign policy for the …
Kennedy’s Admission of Responsibility the Bay of Pigs Invasion Read More