Born in Bayamo, Cuba. A leader in the Ten Years’ War (despite being son-in-law to former Spanish governor Kindelán), who freed his slaves and gave his substantial fortune to the patriot cause. The rebels’ minister of war and commander in Oriente, he eventually succeeded Cisneros Betancourt as rebel President, dying in New York, where he was buried with the honors due a Head of State.
ECONOMIC CHANGES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CUBA TRANSITION
July 27, 2023
No Comments
Note: Under the auspices of the George W. Bush administration and in the hope that Cuba’s transition to a democratic society would