Speech given by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the closing of the 11th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, at the Palace of the Revolution, December 13, 2025, "Year 67 of the Revolution" - Translated from the Spanish Dear comrades and members of the Party Central Committee and guests: We have had an intense Plenary Session despite i

Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The First Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), which began December 17, 1975, marked a transcendent moment in Cuba's history, serving to solidify the Revolution's institutional framework and chart the country's political, economic, and social direction for the future. It was not only a very successful congress, it was a living embodiment of the continuity of the ideals of independence, sovereignty, and soc

Images via the PCC By Wennys Díaz Ballaga, translated from the Spanish The discussion during the plenary session of the Third Plenum of the National Committee of the Union of Young Communists (UJC) on December 10, centered on the role Cuban youth should assume in the current situation the country is facing and the contributions they can offer to implement the Government Program. During the meeting, Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of O

Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), translated from the Spanish Jorge Luis Broche Lorenzo, a member of the Secretariat and head of the Economic and Productive Department of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), led a virtual meeting with Nguyen Thanh Nghi, a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and head of its Policy and Strategy Commission. The theme agreed upon for this exchange was "The role of the Party in macroeconomic

Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Cuba and China are strengthening their regional ties today with the visit of Gladys Martinez, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and the first secretary of the Provincial Committee in Artemisa. She met with Shen Xiaoming, the Communist Party of China (CPC) Secretary in Hunan, and both emphasized the robust friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries. Martínez and S

154 years after the horrific crime that shook Cuba on November 27, 1871, the youth and people of the capital marched this Thursday to honour the eight medical students who were unjustly murdered for a crime they did not commit. President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez led the traditional procession. Images via Alejandro Azcuy By Angélica Paredes López, translated from the Spanish On the afternoon of Thursday, November 27, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Commun

Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish On Friday afternoon, Jesús Gilberto García Alonso, a member of the Granma yacht expedition, passed away at the age of 95. Gilberto, as everyone called him, was born on June 29, 1930 in Havana. He started his working life at fourteen, and in his free time, he learned blacksmith welding and studied typing. In 1950, while employed at the Vaccaro Line dock, he formed the employees' union, resulting in his dismissal. Thi

Images via the PCC and the State Duma of Russia By Yuniel Labaceno Romero, translated from the Spanish MOSCOW, Russian Federation - On Wednesday, Ivan Melnikov, who exemplifies the unbreakable bond between Cuba and Russia like few others, and is affectionately known as a "friend, comrade, and brother" of the Cuban people, was awarded the Order of Solidarity. Melnikov serves as the first vice president of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation

Organized by the UJC at the Alma Mater, where Fidel embarked on his revolutionary journey, Cubans gathered once more on November 25 to commemorate the 9th Anniversary of the passing of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish The Evening for the 9th Anniversary of the physical passing of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz took place on the night of November 25, featuring songs and dances that highlig

Political Bureau member Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, commenced a working visit to the Russian Federation on Tuesday. The visit aims to strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the parties, governments, and peoples of both countries. Photos by Odette Diaz Fumero By Yuniel Labaceno Romero, translated from the Spanish MOSCOW, Russian Federation - On a day full of symbolism and remembrance, wh

Fidel Castro and Salvador Allende at mass event held in Punta Arenas, Chile during Castro's visit there in November, 1972 -- Daily LIFT #1803

With Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, in attendance the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence and its diplomatic relations with Cuba was commemorated on Tuesday afternoon. Photos via Estudios Revolución By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish The sea divides them, creating a physical distance. However, historical and emotional bonds connect Cuba and Angola, ma

Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 18, John Dramani Mahama, the President of the Republic of Ghana, officially opened the International Commemorative Conference marking the 80th Anniversary of the 5th Pan-African Congress. At the start of his speech, the President of Ghana urged the pan-African organizations and political entities attending the event to assist in the recovery efforts for Cuba an

Image via the PCC By Wennys Díaz Ballaga, translated from the Spanish In a meeting that reaffirms the historic friendship between Cuba and Vietnam, established by Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh, Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) welcomed the delegation from the Scientific Council of the Central Organs of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). The delegation was led by Vu Thanh

Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish To evaluate the actions taken by the country in response to the immense challenges it faces, the highest leadership body of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) between Congresses has scheduled its XI Plenum for December 12 and 13. During this meeting, crucial topics concerning the nation's socioeconomic and political life will be examined. The XI Plenary will assess the implementation of the Government Program aimed a

Images via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Motivated by Martí's legacy of honoring the heroes of the people, a delegation from the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), led by Yuneidis Imbert Chaple, the Deputy Head of the Department of Attention to the Social Sector, laid a wreath at the memorial dedicated to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the father of Ghana's independence, commemorating his life and achievements. At the Conference celebrating the 80th ann

Images via the PCC Via cubaminrex.cu , translated from the Spanish During a ceremony presided over by João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, the president of the sister African nation of Angola, "Honor" class medals, the nation's highest distinction, were conferred upon Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, the historical and current leaders of the Cuban Revolution. Amidst standing ovations from the attendees, the Cuban ambassador in Angola received t

By Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and the Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba ( translated from the Spanish ) Today we commemorate an event that forever changed the course of history: the Great October Socialist Revolution. On November 7, 1917 (October 25 in the Julian calendar), the Russian working class and people, guided by the light of Marxism and Lenin's leadership, demonstrated that a new world was not

Image via the PCC By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish LIMONAR, Matanzas - On Thursday morning, the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, laid two bouquets of red roses at the base of the lists of internationalist fighters who fell in Angola. The ribbon, which unites the names in the Museo del Esclavo Rebelde — formerly the site of the Triumvirato Sugar Mill — reads "Beloved sons of the Homeland." In the enclosure, beside those who cho

On Tuesday afternoon, a crowd in Havana honoured Camilo Cienfuegos with a traditional tribute. Flowers were cast into the sea, marking 66 years since his physical disappearance. The event was led by the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. Image via the PCC By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish "Camilo Cienfuegos was not just the hero of Yaguajay; he was the hero of every place he went." This idea, once expressed by Army General Raúl Ca