Cuban Communist Party held its 8th Congress

"With the Cubans, there are no manuals, be aware of that!" clarified a Spanish officer to another in the middle of a battle against the Mambises in a memorable cartoon film. The phrase, fruit of the genius of filmmaker Juan Padrón, symbolizes that delicious creativity that was reflected in the Eighth Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC).

El Checo with his patient, and his mother

Dr. Alberto Felipe Rigñak Vaz reread the identification of the patient registered in his consultation book, in a Kenyan hospital. He had heard that they existed, but seeing it written was something else. "Fidel Castro!" he called, and when he saw a 14-year-old boy approaching accompanied by his mother, he had no more doubts.

Fidel led Cuban combatants against the Bay of Pigs mercenary invasion

Just when some might think that, exhausted by brutal U.S. attacks, Cuba would lose strength, here is our vanguard fighting with bare fists to make this extraordinary island a more prosperous, contented country.

Our Party is unique because it is the party of the people and for the people. Photo: Ricardo López Hevia

Our Party is unique because it guarantees the unity of all Cubans intent on building a more democratic, inclusive and just society.