Images via Estanislao Santos except where noted By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish "We’re not a people who attack or spread hatred, fanaticism, or conflict. We are a noble people with good intentions, always ready to stand up for what we’ve achieved. While the wealthy nations stockpile weapons and build walls, the people of the Global South yearn for a spark of humanity." On the morning of May Day, that portrait honoring the children of Cuba was shared by Osn

Images via various sources on X At least 500,000 rallied in Havana, Cuba today in celebration of International Workers' Day. People began assembling before dawn led by First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and other members of the government and CC. Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the PCC called i

Image via Germán Veloz Placencia Via Granma an the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, congratulated the soldiers of the Eastern Army on Tuesday in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the founding of this military unit on April 21. This founding took place just two days after the historic victory at Playa Girón and amid the revolutionary fervor experienced following the first defeat of the empir

Via the Government of the Republic of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Cuba is living under the constant siege of the United States government, whose escalating threats have intensified in recent months. In addition to the brutal energy blockade, which exacerbates the genocidal policy of embargo of the last six decades, there are the declarations by representatives of the U.S. government elite regarding intentions of military aggression. The material and human cost of this b

Image via PCC A CALL TO MAY 1st, 2026 Dear Cuban workers, In the face of growing threats from the U.S. government, heightened by the January 29 executive order adding an energy blockade to the long-standing economic, commercial, and financial restrictions that have been in place for over 65 years simply for our desire to build a dignified, sovereign, and independent nation, nothing is more crucial now than uniting and moving forward together as a country. Amidst this situatio

Vilma Espín Guillois and Fidel Castro during the formation of the Federation of Cuban Women, August 1960 Via Granma and the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish On April 7, dozens of young women were presented with their membership cards for the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC). The presentation event took place in front of the monolith containing the ashes of Vilma Espín Guillois, located in the Mausoleum of the Second Frank Pais Eastern Front, as part of the

Image via the PCC By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish In line with the consistent policy upheld throughout its history by the Cuban Revolution, under the leadership of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz and the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and in coordination with the highest structures of the Party, State, and Government, Cuban officials have recently engaged in discussion

Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), translated from the Spanish On March 5, a virtual meeting took place at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba. It included 66 representatives from 27 communist parties and left-wing and progressive political groups in Europe. Among the participants were Walter Baier, president of the Party of the European Left, and David Adler, co-general coordinator of the Progressive International. T

Granma veterans, Raul Castro, Juan Almeida, Fidel Castro and Ramiro Valdes -- Daily LIFT #1896

The Selected Works of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, a nine-volume compilation, were presented at the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution in Havana before an audience of young Cubans, highlighting his leadership, historical role, and ethical guidance for future generations Images via Estudios Revolución & the PCC Various Sources On February 24, 2026, the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution hosted the presentation of the nine-volume Selected Works of

By Katherin Hormigó Rubio, translated from the Spanish February 24, 2026 is commemorated in Cuba as a date loaded with historical symbolism: the anniversary of the Grito de Baire, which in 1895 marked the resumption of the armed struggle for total independence from Spanish colonialism. But this day is not just a memory of the past; it is a common thread that unites generations of resistance, sovereignty and social transformation. From the mountains of the Sierra Maestra to th

Ernesto Che Guevara, Raúl Castro and Vilma Espín, on July 26, 1964 -- Daily LIFT #1867

The heroes are honoured in Havana -- image via Granma on Facebook Remarks by Army Corps General Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba and Minister of the Interior, in honour of the 32 heroes who fell in the line of duty in the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela delivered January 15, 2025, translated from the Spanish: Family members of our 32 heroes, combatants, compatriots: On this solemn morning, the homeland mourns

Photos via Estudios Revolución Via Granma & the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish For Cuba, January 15, 2026, will always be marked by profound sorrow and, at the same time, by the pride that arises in the Homeland as it embraces its children who have perished to live on in honour eternally. On Thursday morning, the José Martí International Airport in Cuba received the courageous fighters who lost their lives in Venezuela due to the aggression of the United

Via the Communist Party of Cuba Editorial Team, translated from the Spanish As a result of the criminal attack perpetrated by the government of the United States against the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, carried out in the early hours of January 3, 2026, 32 Cubans lost their lives in combat. They were carrying out missions on behalf of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior, at the request of counterpart organizations in that country. Faith

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

Photos via Estudios Revolución By Angélica Paredes López, translated from the Spanish With Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, joining via videoconference, and the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, present, the Sixth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power in its 10th Legislature was held this Thursday. While welcoming the deputies present in the plenar

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

At the historic cemetery before the pantheon honoring those who fell in Internationalist Missions, floral offerings were laid that were sent by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, historic leader of the Cuban Revolution; by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the PCC's Central Committee and President of the Republic; by the Association of Combatants, family members, and on behalf of the Cuban people. Photos via Dunia Álvarez Palacios Via the Communist Party of Cuba, tran

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