#Matanzas Province

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Matanzas, Cuba.

[fuckyeahmarxismleninism]

Havana, August 31– A shipment of 800 tons of wheat flour — collected by solidarity activists in the U.S. — has arrived in Cuba.  The donation will provide bread for millions of people in the provinces of Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, Mayabeque, Matanzas and Havana.This campaign was organized in the United States by the New York City-based “Let Cuba Live: Bread for Our Neighbors” campaign.

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A new, widespread power outage plunged Cuba into darkness on Wednesday after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without electricity and forcing authorities to suspend classes and work activities indefinitely. The Electric Union, the state-run power company, attributed the incident to the shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant in Matanzas province, east of Havana. The blackout, which occurred shortly after 2 a.m., affected the entire nation, the company said on X. As of Wednesday morning, power began to be restored gradually in some parts of the country, including Havana. Cuba’s Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O said later in a televised address that service would be fully restored by Thursday. On Oct. 18, the island suffered a significant blackout that, added to the passage of Hurricane Oscar two days later, left the island without electricity for several days. Weeks later, Hurricane Rafael’s strong winds triggered another system-wide blackout that left the national energy system disconnected again. Cuba’s power grid has been plagued by frequent outages in recent months, with more than half of the country experiencing power cuts during peak hours. The outages are primarily caused by fuel shortages and aging infrastructure. In many parts of the island, electricity is crucial for cooking and water pumping.

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The Canimar River in Matanzas Province, Cuba

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Carlota Lucumi (? - November 6, 1844) a kidnapped African woman, is known as one of the leaders of the slave rebellion at the Triunvirato plantation in Matanzas, Cuba. She was an African-born free woman from the Kingdom of Benin, West Africa.

She was kidnapped around the age of ten to the Matanzas province of Cuba. She lived and worked as an enslaved on the Triunvirato sugar plantation. Although slavery had died in nearby Haiti in 1803 and was being abolished throughout Latin America and in the British Empire, it continued in Cuba and she suffered under harsh conditions and brutal treatment by Spanish plantation owners.

She and another enslaved woman, Firmina, began to plot a rebellion among the enslaved. A plantation owner found Fermina as she was distributing this information to other plantations and had her severely beaten and imprisoned. She continued to organize the uprising. She sent coded messages by talking drums to nearby enslaved, coordinating the rebellion.

On November 5, 1843, she along with other tribal leaders, initiated what became known as the Triunvirato Rebellion. Fermina and a dozen other enslaved who were imprisoned were released. The rebels burned the house that had been used to torture enslaved, killed the overseer’s daughter, and forced the owner of the Triumvirato plantation to flee.

They went to the Acane plantation, killing as many whites as they could find. They destroyed five sugar plantations and several coffee and cattle estates. The rebellion ended in the early morning hours of November 6 at the San Rafael sugar mill as the enslaved rebels, armed with machetes and spears, were overwhelmed by heavily armed Spanish colonial authorities. She was captured and killed during the battle, tied to horses which dragged her to death. Fermina was executed.

1844 became known as the “Year of the Lashes” in Cuba. Slaveholders brutalized enslaved people on the island to punish both those who participated in the uprising and intimidate those who did not. There is a monument to her legacy at the Triumvirato sugar mill. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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[🚨 Save + Share] 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 🏝️

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What’s life without a beach, ehh?

“Tanless”…I know, I made that up! 😆

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Bad jokes aside, Varadero Beach in Cuba 🇨🇺 is a must-see! Beautiful waters, soft sand, friendly seagulls, etc.

Here are some fun facts about this famous beach that once reigned the Top 2 👑 spot for the best beach, for years!

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𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐚

🏝️ Located in the Matanzas province of Cuba

🏝️ Known as “ Playa Azul “

🏝️ The closest point between Cuba and the US

🏝️ Ranked as the second-best beach in the world in TripAdvisor’s 2019 Traveler’s Choice Awards

🏝️ Was home to some famous and infamous people, including legendary gangster Al Capone

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➡️ 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮?

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theres a province in Argentina called La Matanza (The Slaughter) and i think thats very funny

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CARLOTA // REBELLION LEADER

“She was an African-born enslaved Cuban woman of Yoruba origin. Carlota, alongside fellow enslaved Lucumí Ferminia, was known as one of the leaders of the slave rebellion at the Triunvirato plantation in Matanzas, Cuba during the Year of the Lash in 1843–1844. Together with Ferminia, Carlota led the slave uprising of the sugar mill "Triunvirato" in the province of Matanzas, Cuba on November 5, 1843. Her memory has also been utilized throughout history by the Cuban government in connection to 20th century political goals, most notably Operation Carlota, or Cuba's intervention in Angola in 1975. She is considered significant by scholars due to her role as a woman in an otherwise male-dominated sphere of slave revolt, as well as the way her memory has been employed in the public sphere in Cuba.”

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November 10 2022 Barcelona and Vilanova/La Geltru

Today I went to Alicia Beltran's yoga studio with our young friend, Isabela, for an in-person yoga class. I haven't done many since the pandemic began because I have been doing almost all my yoga online. It was GREAT to be in a group and experience the positive energy of everyone in the room. It was relaxing and stimulating at the same time. Alicia is a very good teacher and I liked her style of teaching.

Isabela is SUCH a sweet person and very talented. You may remember having heard her sing in some of my other blog posts. She has a marvelous voice and a lot of charisma. I'm so happy she introduced me to Alicia and now I have the option of "attending" her classes in person or online.

Alicia's studio has such a warm, comfy vibe and also it feels very spiritual and peaceful. She lives in the apartment behind the studio, which makes going to work VERY convenient for her. I'm looking forward to other sessions at the studio in the future.

After the class Isabela and I took the train to Vilanova i La Geltru where her mother, Jackie, who is also a good friend of ours, recently moved. Vilanova i La Geltru is a lovely little city just south of the tourist destination of Sitges. According to Wikipedia:

"Vilanova i La Geltru is the capital city of Garraf comarca, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Historically a fishing port owned by the Vilanova family, the city has a growing population of approximately 66,000, and is situated 40 km south-west of Barcelona, with the more famous coastal resort of Sitges, some 10 km to the north-east.

The town has a long history, and experienced an efflorescence during the Romantic period evidenced by a wealth of opulent 19th century buildings. The atmospheric town square, the Plaça de la Vila, and many of its iconic public buildings were principally financed by Josep Tomàs Ventosa Soler, a textile magnate who made his fortune in Cuba. A monument featuring a bronze statue of Ventosa stands in the center of the square. An identical monument stands in Matanzas, Cuba, where both statues were forged.

Agriculture and the maritime trade in wine were the traditional sources of income during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, while agriculture and a significant fishing fleet continue to be sources of income, the primary economic activity is industry in the sectors of metal, textile and chemicals.

Vilanova i la Geltrú has embraced new technologies for generations and has had a vocational and traditional university since 1902, along with the UPC (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). The building Neapolis Public Innovation Agency for ICT and multimedia, was built in 2006."

Jackie's apartment already felt quite homey and comfortable and she seemed very happy to be there. Isabela also lives there part time and part time with her father, Jonas, in Barcelona.

Before we went to a restaurant for lunch we took a short walk around the neighborhood so they could show me a bit of the city.

Lunch at the little restaurant behind their apartment building was yummy and there were quite a few vegetarian dishes I could eat. The ambiance was warm, light, and airy, with lots of artwork on the walls. It was wonderful to be with Jackie and Isabela and catch up on what's been happening in our lives, since we don't see each other often enough, especially now that Jackie is living in Vilanova i La Geltru.

After lunch we went back to hang out at their place and chat before Isabela and I needed to head to the train station to go back to Barcelona.

We stopped at a bakery on the way to the train station to buy some of the famous Garraf bread to take home to Bruce. It was a wonderful excursion and Isabela and I had more time to chat on the train because it's about a 45 minute ride between Barcelona and Vilanova i La Geltru.

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January 28th Melia Las Americas - Havana

Breakfasted and then sat off the beach until it was time to take our taxi to Havana.

Luis our driver gave us a tour while we drove.

Different rules here, he talked on his phone when called, passed within inches of other vehicles and he did not have a speedometer that worked. He said speedometer broken, but taxi cars belong to the government and drivers pay taxes each month to the government to operate the taxis. If something breaks government does not repair nor has parts, so, driver has to bring them in from Mexico or some other country using their a Canadian dollars or Euros or Pesos.

On our two hour taxi ride we passed from Matanza through Mayabeque and then into  La Habana province.

We passed by Matanza Bay, which means the big kill. It got its name as a result of a large battle between the Spanish and the Cubans when the Spanish tried to retain ownership of this bay. We encounter the lots of locals riding horses along the road and tons of motorcycles as well. Luis said they are imported from China.

Young people, standing at the side of the road sell fresh caught red snapper fish amd others selling cheese. Everywhere people waiting by the road for a bus which in actual fact is a private bus/truck. These vehicles are actually 1940/50ish utility trucks with a box or canopy fashioned on the back to transport folks and keep them out of the elements.

We passed over the highest bridge in Cuba which was built in 1958 and the in the next province the longest bridge in Cuba.

We saw long stretches of oil derricks and pump jacks pumping oil out of the ground. Again apparently affiliated with China. 

Often as we progressed along we came across police check points where we slowed down considerably. Old car everywhere from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s and lineups for pesto at the gas stations.

We finally arrive at Havana where we take the tunnel which was built in 1958 into the city. 

Lots of narrow one way streets in Old Havana. We arrive at Casa Curazao, meet Grace our host , drop our bags and proceed to walk all over the east end of Old Havana. Lunch at Point Zero and hav e traditional beef dish recommended by some Canadian from Ottawa, sitting beside us. Walked some more and then headed back to the Casa to awaiting meeting our CEO, Jackson and the rest of our group.  One lady from TO, gentleman from Paris, and 3 other ladies, one from the Isle of Man, one from Scotland and the other from Wales.

Imagine the young lady from Scotland does Disney tours of Scotland as Merida of Brave. She looks the part. When she is not doing that she is travelling in Scotland with a Rick Steves.

Jackson took as to a local family restaurant at 7:30 and it was 10 before we were done and heading back to our room.

Noisy night, we are facing the street and Saturday night action goes on all night.

First wifi in days…… won’t download pics.

[love-cuba]

Matanzas might be known as the go-to place for your dose of sun and sand, but the second-largest province in Cuba has a lot more to offer its visitors. So, make sure you uncover all of its hidden treasures! ❤👀✨

Call us today on 0207 071 3636 or visit our official website https://www.lovecuba.com/

[unteriors]

Jagüey Grande, Matanzas Province, Cuba.

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Throwback Thursday: Fountain Statue (2016/12/24) #sugar #sugarcane #factory #museum #statue #sky #clouds #view #fountain #water #trees #matanzas #province #cuba #travel #vacation #december #tbt #throwbackthursday #josesmithcomas #history (at José Smith Comas, Matanzas, Cuba) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5oIbvnrsP/?igshid=1i7prf67weexn

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The 1776 British Defence of East Florida

Via the Boston Garrison Facebook page.

Thanks to Tomas G (East Florida Rangers) for today's post.

Q1. Can you explain the political landscape in East Florida in 1776? Did The Continental Congress view Florida as a possible "14th Colony" the way they did Canada? 

A1. On July 20th 1776, after learning of the Declaration of Independence an angry mob formed on the streets of Saint Augustine demanding Governor Tonyn to take action against the newly formed United States. The mob was so enraged that they burned effigies of Sam Adams and John Hancock! The Continental Congress actually invited both East and West Florida to send delegates to attend their meetings in Philadelphia in 1775 however both colonies declined! East and West Florida were relatively new colonial possessions by the start of the war in 1775 and lacked severely in population and infrastructure which contributed significantly to the lack of revolutionary sentiment. The population of East Florida consisted primarily of merchants and plantation owners who had no reason to rebel, taxes in East Florida were low and land was cheap and in plentiful supply. However, this doesn't mean that there weren't those who were suspected of favoring the cause of American liberty! 

Q2. In 1776, what military presence was in East Florida for the British? 

A2. In 1776 the military presence was very small, in late 1775 Tonyn was forced to send away the bulk of the 14th regiment  in Saint Augustine in order to assist Lord Dunmore’s campaign in Virginia. However, two companies  from Pensacola belonging to 16th soon replaced them. Later that year three companies of the 60th Regiment under Augustine Prevost arrived, significantly increasing the military presence in the colony. In addition to Regular troops, the citizenry of East Florida formed several militia regiments all under the jurisdiction of Governor Tonyn. 

Q3. Who was Patrick Tonyn? What role did he play in the defense of East Florida?

A3. Patrick Tonyn was born in 1725 in Ireland, he joined the British army in 1751 and served extensively in the Seven Years War. In 1774 Tonyn was appointed Governor of East Florida. Tonyn was an incredibly competent governor, and fought hard to secure the safety of his colony. In an attempt to alleviate the strain placed on regular troops Tonyn raised several militia regiments in 1776, most famously the East Florida Rangers commanded by Thomas Brown the future superintendent of Indian affairs. These militia regiments acted primarily as raiders and scouts, providing Tonyn with invaluable information and supplying the growing colony with a steady supply of cattle stolen from Georgia. In the summer of 1776 Tonyn also oversaw the establishment of a provincial navy which would patrol the coast and inland waterways. 

Q4. We are familiar with the Fort at St. Augustine, beyond that location, what other major geographical locations were considered strongholds in East Florida? Were any of them major objectives to the Continental invasion of the Province?

A4. So besides from Fort Saint Mark, there were several other fortifications in East Florida, for example there was a sizable military installation at Cowpens (Modern Day Jacksonville), there were also small fortifications located along Florida’s many waterways, most famously  Fort Matanzas the site of the 1565 Massacre located just South of Saint Augustine. The Saint Mary’s River hosted several small fortifications like Fort Tonyn which was famously abandoned and burned by Thomas Brown and the East Florida Rangers during the second invasion of East Florida in June of 1778. 

Q5. Multiple attempts by the Continental Forces were made to capture Florida. What do you attribute to the British/Loyalist/Allies ability to hold out throughout the AWI era and remain part of the British Empire?

A5. Simply put, the loyalists in East Florida had a resolve that could hardly be broken, many of the individuals who had fought against the invading rebels were refugees who had gone through hell and back. The Floridas were a safe haven to those being persecuted for their loyalty to Britain, from 1775 to the end of the war in 1783 thousands of people fled or migrated to the colony, many of whom came with nothing!

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If you were to ask the people living in Buenos Aires, they'd probably tell you that it isn't that bad. -

Argentinian here. Yeah, this is not the best country to live in. But it's not like you do one step and you get mugged lol

Ben was walking in pretty decent neighborhoods. And they most likely were staying at some hotel in Puerto Madero, Palermo or Recoleta. And that damned places are very quiet and full of "gringos". Puerto Madero even more. Been there.

You want dangerous places? Go search La Matanza, Villa 31 or Villa 1-11-14.

Hell, I don't live in the capital but in a city of ~100k inhabitants in Buenos Aires Province and it's not that bad if you know how to move and don't walk alone at late hours.

My point is, if you take precautions such as not using your phone in crowds or leave it in your back pockets, you'll be fine. If you are aware of your surroundings, chances are low.

You can get mugged everywhere in the world.

Sorry for my rant but it annoys me people saying bullshit

You don't have to apologize for being angry at this.

I live Québec city, it's one of the safest place in Canada but there pickpockets and mugging here to. The septics can't deal with reality and that's the best thing to could think of to convince themselves the kids aren't there.