News from Contramaestre, Cuba and the World
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
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
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
The year 1957 represents a pivotal moment in Cuba’s revolutionary story, a time when the Ejército Rebelde (Liberation Army) started to gain genuine momentum and increasing credibility. The event commonly …
Pino del Agua, first victory of the Liberation Army Read More
On September 9, 1987, Fidel Castro’s inauguration of the Centro de Inmunoensayo marked a significant moment for Cuba’s scientific, industrial and technological landscape. The event carried more than ceremonial weight; …
The Centro de Inmunoensayo inaugurated by Fidel Castro Read More
The Second Land Law in Cuba, enacted in 1963, stands as a significant moment in the island’s revolutionary project and its trajectory toward a socialist society. Its significance rests on …
Significance of the Second Land Law in Cuba Read More
It is a combative tradition in our country to extend the armed struggle to the West, since most liberation efforts begin in the East. During the final stage of the …
August 21st, the beginning of an invasion march to the West Read More
Cuba commemorated the 100th anniversary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro’s birth through a series of events that highlighted his lasting legacy. The celebrations commenced with a grand ceremony at the Plaza …
Cuba remembers Fidel Castro’s legacy Read More