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Cuba: PM Marrero commemorates 68th anniversary of Peasant Congress in Arms
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero marked the 68th anniversary of the First Peasant Congress in Arms, emphasizing the enduring support of the nation's peasantry for the Revolution.
Originally held on September 21, 1958, in Soledad de Mayarí Arriba, the congress was presided over by Raúl Castro, then commander of the Second Eastern Front Frank País. The event brought together 160 delegates from 84 peasant bases, along with 500 guests from various regions including Guantánamo and Baracoa, despite the risks of bombardment and heavy weather.
The historical assembly sought to strengthen the alliance between the Rebel Army, led by Fidel Castro, and the rural population. Key objectives included the implementation of revolutionary agrarian laws, the denunciation of peasant exploitation, and the proclamation of agrarian reform as a necessity for social justice.
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Cuba · Fidel Castro · Manuel Marrero · Raúl Castro · Second Eastern Front Frank País
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The 1958 congress was presided over by Raúl Castro, who was then the leader of the Second Eastern Front Frank País. www.radiomayabeque.icrt.cu · lademajagua.cu · www.radiobayamo.icrt.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The congress included 160 delegates and 500 guests from regions including Guantánamo, Baracoa, Alto Songo, Yateras, and Mayarí. lademajagua.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The congress aimed to implement revolutionary agrarian laws and organize the peasant role in the struggle led by Fidel Castro. lademajagua.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero stated that the support of the Cuban peasantry for the Revolution remains unwavering. www.radiomayabeque.icrt.cu · www.radiobayamo.icrt.cu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The First Peasant Congress in Arms was held on September 21, 1958, in Soledad de Mayarí Arriba. www.radiomayabeque.icrt.cu · lademajagua.cu · www.radiobayamo.icrt.cu