MONCADA GARRISON ATTACK

Jatibonico was the venue of the 26th of July major commemoration in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba. The ceremony was held by the obelisk erected to honor the memory of Antonio Darío López, who participated in the assault to Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barrack, and was one of the expeditionary men aboard Granma Yacht. José Ramón Monteagudo Ruiz, first secretary of »

Cuban First Vice President recalled the fighting traditions in the Cuban easternmost province of Guantanamo, the scene of numerous battles to achieve and preserve the independence and justice for all Cubans, the birthplace of many protagonists of these exploits.»

Army General Raul Castro, president of the Councils of State and Ministers, presided over the major commemoration of the 59th anniversary of the attacks to the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons, which was held at Mariana Grajales Revolution Square, in the Cuban city of Guantanamo.»

The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Party determined to choose the Cuban province of Guantanamo as venue for the 59th commemoration of the National Rebellion Day.»