News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
April 16, 1961, marked a definitive turning point in the political trajectory of Cuba, when Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro formally proclaimed the socialist character of the Cuban Revolution in an event …
Fidel Castro declared the socialist character of the Cuba Revolution Read More
In April 1961, a brief phrase in Spanish captures a moment that still resonates in regional memory: B-26 bombers, with American support and carrying fake Cuban insignia, took off from …
Bombing of airports in Cuba prior to the invasion of Bay of Pigs Read More
The founding of Radio Rebelde in February 1958 was a landmark communication milestone for the Revolution. From the Sierra Maestra mountains, Fidel Castro inaugurated a space that broke Fulgencio Batista’s …
Fidel Castro’s First Address on Radio Rebelde Read More
Psychology professionals in the municipality of Contramaestre held a meeting to celebrate Psychology Day in Cuba, observed annually on April 13th, the birthday of prominent Cuban thinker Enrique José Varona, …
Psychology Professionals Discuss in Contramaestre Read More
Enrique José Varona is remembered not only as a great educator but also as a pioneer of psychology in Cuba. He was born in Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe …
Enrique José Varona, Pioneer of Psychology in Cuba Read More
The arrival of José Martí and Máximo Gómez in Cuba on April 11, 1895, marked a pivotal moment in the history of Cuban independence. This event was not merely a …
The arrival of José Martí and Máximo Gómez, back to Cuba to resume the war Read More
The eight childcare centers in the municipality of Contramaestre welcome children from different areas of the territory, ensuring their well-being and care, as well as providing a wide range of …
Valuable Work of the Childcare Centers in Contramaestre Read More
Childcare centers celebrate their 65th anniversary this April 10th. This initiative, spearheaded by the inimitable Vilma Espín, was later championed by the Historical Leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz. …
Childcare Centers: A Benefit for the Whole Family Read More
The theme of “How is public health in Cuba to salute the World Health Day” inevitably invites a complex analysis of one of the world’s most scrutinized medical systems. When …
Public Health in Cuba: Resilience to face Scarcity Read More
While the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in April 1961 dominates discussions about early U.S.-Cuba tensions, another covert operation—less known but equally significant—unfolded months earlier on Cuban soil. This was …
Plan A: Bay of Pigs Invasion, Plan B: Guantanamo Naval Base Operation Read More