News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
On February 16, 1957, the American journalist Herbert Matthews contacted Fidel Castro whom he interviewed the following day in the rugged terrain of La Sierra Maestra, a mountainous region in …
Herbert Matthews did not invent Fidel Castro Read More
Cuba is reinforcing its anti-drug strategy in an international context characterized by increased production of illicit substances, especially synthetic drugs and opioids, as well as cocaine trafficking in the Atlantic …
Cuba tightens fight Anti-Drug Amidst Global Escalation of the Scourge Read More
The intricate tapestry of Cuban history during the late 19th century is woven with threads of conflict, hope, and aspirations for sovereignty. Two crucial events that encapsulate the struggle for …
The Pact of Zanjón led to Baraguá Protest Read More
On February 8, 1898, the United States government put into practice the final stage of its plan to find a pretext to justify its intervention in Cuba’s last war of …
US Planning a Pretext to interven in the Cuban-Spanish War Read More
Ana Betancourt (1814–1877) emerges as a pioneering and articulate advocate for women’s rights in Cuba. Born into a prosperous landowning family in Bayamo, in the former Oriente province, she matured …
Ana Betancourt: Champion of Cuban Women’s Rights in the 19th Century Read More
Camilo Cienfuegos, often known as “El Señor de la Vanguardia” (The Lord of the Vanguard), remains one of the most beloved figures of the Cuban Revolution. His charisma, courage, and …
Camilo Cienfuegos, “El Señor de la Vanguardia” of the Cuban Revolution Read More
Today Contramaestre celebrates its 113th anniversary as the municipal musical band played for the city in honor on the foundation of this city which occur on February 5, 1913, when …
Contramaestre’s foundation recalled today Read More
The relationship between Russia, China, and Cuba has been a topic of interest for decades, particularly in the context of US foreign policy toward the island nation. When the US …
Russia and China support Cuba in the face of US pressure Read More
On February 5, 1913, in the heart of the Cuban countryside, a small group of visionaries gathered under the warm sun, determined to establish a new settlement that would thrive …
Contramaestre, founded on February 5, 1913 Read More
Today’s US aggressive policy towards Cuba is a continuation of an useful project to wipe out the Cuban Revolution. Nevertheless, none of the actions devised by the US government have …
The US aggressive policy won’t stop us now Read More