Manuel Moreno Fraginals: Cuban economic historian and scholar

Manuel Moreno Fraginals was a prominent Cuban economic historian known for his extensive research into the nation's social and economic processes, particularly within the national sugar industry. His academic background included studies at the University of Havana, where he earned doctorates in Social Sciences and Law.

Throughout his career, Fraginals held various influential roles, including advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Cuba. His work was often characterized by a Marxist perspective and an anti-imperialist stance. One of his most notable contributions is the essay ‘Nación o Plantación’, which was honored by Casa de las Américas.

Fraginals' historical analysis is noted for examining how the Cuban Revolution reshaped national identity. He explored the intersection of historical figures, such as José Martí, with the legacy of the Revolution, analyzing how historical narratives were utilized to construct a specific national patriotism.