Camilo, image of his people
When we talk about Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán, the image of a stocky man with a bushy beard and a broad smile comes to our minds, who, despite being from the …
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Contramaestre recalls its 111th anniversary of foundation
The city of Contramaestre upon arriving today February 5, 2025 to its 111th anniversary of its founding, is hosting its now traditional local history event with the purpose of preserving …
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The Combat of La Plata: the first victory of the Rebel Army
The Sierra Maestra immortalized them by embracing their first victory; there was plenty of courage in the brave chest of a handful of men who bet on freedom. The battle …
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The Caravan of Freedom: the journey of a country towards its dream
January 8, 1959 witnessed one of the most prominent events in the history of Cuba: the triumphal entry of the Caravan of Freedom into Havana, symbolizing the final victory of …
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US blockade punishes Cuba for making an emancipatory Revolution
Granma, Cuba, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The blockade is a unilateral and unjust policy that punishes Cuba for making a Revolution to emancipate itself, President Miguel Díaz-Canel said at the …
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The Freedom Caravan with its eternal flame
On January 2, 1959 Contramaestre had the luxury of seeing the Caravan of Freedom pass towards Havana after having departed early in the morning from Santiago de Cuba, with the …
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Fidel Castro plans the seizure of Palma Soriano
During the battle for the surrender of the troops of the dictatorship stationed in the warehouses of the Banco de Fomento Agrícola e Industrial de Cuba (BANFAIC) in Maffo, the …
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Maffo celebrates Christmas under gunfire and mourning
At the height of December 25, 1958, the command of the Batista tyranny in Cuba, was stubborn in a useless resistance to the attacks of the Liberation Army on its …
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Christmas Eve and the Battle of Maffo
It is December 24, 1958. All Cuba celebrates Christmas Eve and the humanitarian feelings present in the Liberation Army propitiate a truce for the troops of the dictatorship in Maffo, …
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The saddest day of the Battle of Maffo
The battle for the capture of Maffo continued its uninterrupted course during the day December 23, 1958 dawned with the gunfire of the troops of the Tercer Frente (3rd Front) …
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