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.
Thanks to Cuba, Russia is a growing threat to the U.S.
*By Jaime Suchlicki The recent visit to Cuba and the Caribbean by a contingent of Russian naval war vessels and submarines indicates