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The 130th anniversary of the beginning of the struggle for independence was commemorated in Baire

The spirit of Baire needs to be multiplied

The 130th anniversary of the beginning of the struggle for independence was commemorated in Baire, the historic town of Santiago de Cuba, and in Santa Ifigenia there were offerings from Raúl, Díaz-Canel, Lazo and the Cuban people

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february 25, 2025 10:02:29

The new generations reaffirmed their commitment to the Revolution, unique in historical continuity. Photo: Estudios Revolución

Baire, Santiago de Cuba. -Once again, the mambisa reveille and the call of Freedom or Death echoed from the Revolution Park of Baire, along with the words of Colonel Florencio Salcedo, 130 years ago: “Enough of cockfights, it is time to fight with men and not with animals for the independence of Cuba. If you want to see Cuba free, come with us to the square”.
This is how the Homeland celebrated, in Baire, the date that marked the continuity of the struggle for independence -February 24, 1895, with the beginning of the Necessary War conceived by José Martí-, in an act headed by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez; the member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee, Roberto Morales Ojeda; Party and Government leaders at different levels, and military chiefs.
The commitment of the new generations with the Revolution, unique, by historical continuity, was ratified by the young Yetsi Gamez Marín.
That date, whose unquestionable symbolism is maintained throughout history -as in the proclamation of the 1976 and 2019 constitutions-, was “the demonstration that the flame of rebellion had not been extinguished (…) charged with sense for justice (…) consensus and unity”, expressed Roberto Morales Ojeda, in the central words.
That is why we returned to Baire, he affirmed, “as the Commander-in-Chief did days before the triumph of the Revolution (…) and we confirmed that our struggle has not ended (…) Cuba requires that we do things right. The spirit of Baire needs to be multiplied”.
Floral offerings were placed by the President before the busts and the obelisk located in the Revolution Park -built by the veterans in the first years of the Republic-, and the people made the traditional and multitudinous pilgrimage, led by the cavalry to the local cemetery, where four generals and several fighters of the independence war rest.
It could not miss, in such a significant day, the homage to the Apostle José Martí in his mausoleum, located in the patrimonial cemetery Santa Ifigenia. There they placed floral offerings sent by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution; by President Díaz-Canel; by the head of the National Assembly of People’s Power, Esteban Lazo Hernández, and one on behalf of the people of Cuba.

Cuban Sovereignty

Cuba denounces that USAID allocated more than $120 million dollars to destabilize the country

Cuba denounces that USAID allocated more than $120 million dollars to destabilize the country

Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodriguez, revealed on Tuesday the amount of millions of dollars that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated to promote a government transition on the island

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february 20, 2025 08:02:47

The U.S. government has backed financially and in large amounts, several initiatives both internal and external to Cuba, all with the objective of dismantling the Cuban Revolution. Photo: Hispan TV 

USAID is in the middle of an investigation for possible corruption.

Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodriguez, revealed on Tuesday the millionaire amount that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated to promote a government transition on the island.

Through his account in X, the Cuban Foreign Minister indicated that USAID used more than 120 million dollars to support several projects with the aim of destabilizing the Caribbean island.

The Foreign Minister repudiated the constant pressure and economic exhaustion of the United States towards the Cuban population, but insisted that they will not succeed in annihilating the Revolution.

Over the course of the month, both Rodriguez and Miguel Diaz-Canel, the Cuban president, have denounced in X the USAID support to subversive activities. According to them, the agency allocated 61 million dollars between 2001 and 2006 to 142 projects and illicit actions directed against the island.

Currently, USAID is in the midst of a possible corruption investigation, after the new administration of Donald Trump in the United States decided to freeze funding for the agency.

For decades, the U.S. government has supported financially and in large amounts, various initiatives both internal and external to Cuba, all with the goal of dismantling the Cuban Revolution.

Cuban Education

When knowledge becomes a solution

When knowledge becomes a solution

The Carlos J. Finlay Order was awarded to 28 personalities of the Cuban scientific community

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february 21, 2025 09:02:46

Urgent results are needed from the scientific community in all branches of society. Photo Photo: Estudios Revolución

Twenty-eight prominent men and women of science were awarded, on Thursday afternoon, with the Carlos J. Finlay Order, in an act headed by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
The Order was awarded to researchers from the Ministries of Public Health, Science, Technology and Environment, Interior and the BioCubaFarma Group, by means of Presidential Decrees 950 and 952, and at the proposal of the Ministers of Minsap and Citma.
In the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution, the award was presented by the Cuban President, as well as by the members of the Political Bureau, Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister, and Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, General Secretary of the Workers’ Central Union of Cuba.
The Carlos J. Finlay Order is awarded to Cuban and foreign citizens, in recognition of extraordinary merits and valuable contributions to the development of natural or social sciences, scientific or research activities, which have contributed in an exceptional way to the progress of sciences and for the benefit of humanity, and especially to the preservation and improvement of health, and the welfare of the people.
The ceremony, attended by Party and Government leaders, was a moment of great significance for the Cuban scientific community; it was a tribute to women and men with a high scientific performance and significant contributions in their areas of knowledge.
Dr. Santiago Dueñas Carrera stressed that in the history of Cuba there are enough and important examples of people dedicated to science, and among them Dr. Carlos J. Finlay, so he thanked, on behalf of the laureates, this Order, while it is a responsibility, he said, with the hundreds and hundreds of women and men who do science in Cuba today.
He stressed that the award is a recognition to the collective work and dedication of professionals from different areas of knowledge who work from a scientific and innovative approach, so that now the challenge that is on us, he said, is to achieve greater impact in the scientific work.
It is a challenge, he added, to find solutions to the problems that Cuba faces as a society; and results are urgently needed from the scientific community in all branches.
Dr. Dueñas Carrera also praised the work with young people, because youth, he said, is a relay and a fundamental link to promote development.

Cuban Economy

The recovery of the National Electric System is a top priority

For the economy and the well-being of the population, the recovery of the National Electric System is a top priority

The use of renewable energy sources will be multiplied, without neglecting other forms of generation

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february 11, 2025 09:02:55

By 2025, the installation of 1,200 megawatts of capacity in photovoltaic solar farms is expected to be completed. Photo: Ricardo López Hevia

The recovery of the National Electric System is a top priority of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, due to the transversality of this activity in all sectors of the economy.
This was stated by the member of the Political Bureau of the Party and Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz, at the annual work meeting of the organism, held yesterday at the Plenary Hall of the Palace of the Revolution.
In the presence of the First Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the Prime Minister insisted on the need to boost savings, since, despite the low availability of electricity, demand continues to be very high, with a tendency to increase.
He also stressed the need to advance in the use of renewable energy sources without neglecting other forms of generation.
Marrero Cruz referred to the negotiations to recapitalize and bring the country’s four refineries to their maximum exploitation point, as well as to increase the production of domestic crude oil for export and electricity generation.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE ELECTRICITY GENERATION SYSTEMS IN 2025?
Alfredo López Valdés, General Director of the Electric Union, explained that for this year the following is planned:
Conclude the assembly and commissioning of capacities to generate 1,200 megawatts (MW) in photovoltaic solar parks, with 200 MW of accumulation throughout the country.
Complete the maintenance of units 3 and 4 of the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes thermoelectric power plant (CTE) in Cienfuegos; unit 2 of the Ernesto Guevara CTE in Santa Cruz del Norte; and unit 5 of the Antonio Maceo CTE in Santiago de Cuba.
Secure financing and put into effect the contract for the recovery of unit 2 of CTE Lidio Ramón Pérez de Felton, in Holguín, affected by a major fire in 2022.
Ensure the financing and execution of capital maintenance at CTE Antonio Guiteras, in Matanzas.
Recover 850 MW of availability in distributed generation: 520 MW in diesel-based engines, and 330 MW in those running on fuel oil.
Progress in the construction of the Herradura I wind farm in Las Tunas, where 22 of the 33 generators planned have been installed, representing 33 MW.
RESULTS AND WORK PROJECTIONS
Argelio Jesús Abad Vigoa, First Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, while presenting the work results derived from the President of the Republic’s indications in the balance corresponding to 2023, specified that, out of the ten recommendations, four have been fulfilled and six are in process.
He pointed out that, as regards the installation of small photovoltaic systems, mainly for pumping water to supply water to the population and for irrigation, 804 of the 1,071 that have been imported have been installed.
He detailed that all the refined crude oil has been processed, although the processing levels of the industry have not yet been reached.
For his part, Vicente de la O Levy, head of Minem, summarized the main negative impacts of the sector in the previous year, marked by the fuel deficit, the withdrawal of five floating power plants, the shortage of liquefied petroleum gas, and the deterioration of the facilities for electricity generation.
He affirmed that many variables converge in the above, one of them is our own weakness, but the one that has the greatest impact is the intensified blockade imposed by the U.S. government.
DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL GOVERNMENT
Regarding the implementation and management of Digital Government strategies, executives stated that progress is being made in the creation of platforms and systems for the management of processes in the Top Management Business Organizations, as well as in the reinforcement of cybersecurity in critical entities.
Regarding the use of electronic payment channels for the commercialization of services, it was reported that more than three million customers regularly make their electricity payments through the EnZona and Transfermóvil gateways. In addition, last year, 76.1 % of the service billing was collected in this way.
The collection management for liquefied gas and manufactured gas services is also tending to increase through these channels.
This working meeting was also attended by the Deputy Prime Ministers, Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés Menéndez and Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, as well as other ministers.