HAVANA, Cuba. – The bell ringing was the prelude, and immediately, Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, later proclaimed as Father of the Nation, set free his slaves in Demajagua sugar factory and invited them to fight against Spanish colonialism for the freedom of Cuba.

He gave his assets for independence, and released a document that has gone down in history as the October 10 Statement, containing the reasons the Cubans had to separate from Spain.

It was an immense cry that day of 1868, which marked the birth of the Cuban revolution and was a driving force for subsequent upheavals in other territories of the country.

For the first time, whites and blacks shared ideals and sacrifices, honors and responsibilities on an equal plane.

The Unbeaten Revolution

One hundred and forty nine years have passed since that cry of war changed the life and history of Cuba, on October 10, 1868, when the excited chant of the free slave was heard.

The Cubans’ decision was to fight the beasts that used to rip off their skin and crush their bodies in the mills, like the cane being ground.

Today, as we go back in time, there is no doubt the Demajagua bell continues ringing, as it accompanies the Cubans in defending their conquests. The revolution initiated by Cespedes remains undefeated.