A caravan retold in photos

Columbia military base, now the Ciudad Escolar Libertad, January 8, 1959. Photo: Archive

Cuba, Jan 8 th – The following selection of photographs is from the book Caravana de la libertad, by Cuban authors Luis Báez and Pedro de la Hoz. The text summarizes the journey of rebel troops led by Fidel from January 1 through the 17th, 1959, the day when they arrived in Pinar Del Río, the country’s westernmost province.

Visions of a Quixote

Visions of a Quixote

Camagüey, May 11st – I envy yesterday. Of the reality of others, of the origin of all. Of the years where my country was forged, where the foundations of what we are today were warmed up, of the History made by men and not letters, where the facts are alive and not printed.

Earthquake this May 1st in Florida

Earthquake this May 1st in Florida

Florida, May 1st – Workers and all the people in Florida will march to the “Ñico Lopez” Square again this May Day, and we will do this, not only by conscience and conviction to stand together and united in defense of a  more efficient, prosperous and sustainable socialism, but to make the ground really shake under the boots of our strength, as cuban President Raúl Castro requested …

April 23th, Spanish Language Day

April 23th, Spanish Language Day

Florida april, 23 – Spanish Language Day is celebrated every April 23th   to pay tribute to Miguel de Cervantes and his novel ” The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha ” considered the masterpiece of Spanish language, international language,  which has more than 450 million Spanish speakers in the world.

Infographic 53 years of the the Bay of Bigs´ Victory

Infographic 53 years of the the Bay of Bigs´ Victory

A counter-revolutionary brigade, armed, trained and transported by the U.S., arrived in the Zapata Swamp, southern part of Matanzas, Cuba, on the morning of April 17, 1961. Entire village mobilized the army and the militia, they led by Fidel, immediately counterattacked. In 60 hours of hard fighting mercenaries were defeated, who surrendered at Bay of Pigs on the evening of April 19. More than 150 revolutionary fighters and several civilians were killed by the invaders Aviation.

Cuban Digital Encyclopedia to Evoke Victory in Bay of Pigs

Cuban Digital Encyclopedia to Evoke Victory in Bay of Pigs

Matanzas, Cuba, Apr 11 – The collaborative Cuban encyclopedia (EcuRed) will recall “The Epic Battle of Giron” next April 19, Cuba’s military victory over invading mercenaries financed by United States.

Ukrainians Remember Cuban Solidarity with Chernobyl Children

Ukrainians Remember Cuban Solidarity with Chernobyl Children

Kiev, Apr 8  –  The Ukrainian Women’s Association for Energy Resources delivered a letter of appreciation today to the Cuban embassy in Ukraine for the assistance provided by Cuba to more than 20,000 children from areas affected by the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear plant.

Florida remembers Cuban Internationalist fighters

Florida remembers Cuban Internationalist fighters

Written by: Ariadna Alvarez Lima

Florida, Dec, 7th – Pioneers in the municipality of Florida paid tribute to Cuban internationalist fighters died in the mission for the independence of African countries.

Florida; eternal tribute to the Lord of the Vanguard

Florida; eternal tribute to the Lord of the Vanguard

Written by: Ailen Vargas Abella

Florida, Oct, 28th – As each October 28th, students and workers of Florida  honor the memory of Camilo Cienfuegos with the traditional pilgrimage to throw flowers into the water.

Cubans Remember Independence War Against Spain

Havana, October 11 — A solemn ceremony was held in Havana at the monument to honor Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, the rich sugar mill and plantation owner in eastern Cuba who, on October 10, 1868, freed his slaves and began the struggle against Spanish colonial rule.