Organized by Casa Solidaria Nuestra America (Our America Solidarity House), the “100 Years with Fidel” project, and the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity – Bolivia Chapter, the monthly program includes lectures and debates around the legacy of the Cuban leader.

The opening remarks, delivered by Maya Verazain—a Bolivian researcher and member of the Community Feminist Movement—and Irene Dorado—a Cuban cultural heritage manager—addressed the topic of Fidel and Women, delving into the development of Cuban women throughout the country’s history. Their presence as deputies in the National Assembly of People’s Power (Parliament) has reached 57 percent.

Both highlighted women’s participation as active historical agents in the revolutionary struggles and in the construction of contemporary Cuban society, which has given them a decisive role in the economy, science, culture, defense, and social development in general.

With critical thinking, the speakers explained women’s development programs in Cuba, noting that state regulations do not definitively erase the centuries-old burdens of macho behavior, patriarchy, and racial prejudice.

During the debate, the advantages in the Caribbean nation for the full development of all sectors of society were acknowledged, despite the rigid economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed for more than six decades by the United States government.

The debate program includes the topics Fidel and Youth, Fidel and the Palestinian Cause, Fidel and Solidarity, Fidel and Culture, Fidel and Bolivia, Fidel and the Economy, Fidel and Science, and Reflections by Fidel.

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