Este 5 de agosto se conmemoró otro aniversario del fallecimiento del Dr. Eduardo Chibás. Muchos lectores recordarán su comparecencia en la CMQ el 5 de agosto de 1951 donde, tras declarar su “último aldabonazo”, se dio un disparo y falleció días después. Algunos dicen que era loco, otros que era un líder visionario. Lo que es innegable es el papel importante que jugó en la historia de Cuba.

Chibás’ ‘last stand’

On August 5th we commemorate another anniversary of the death of Dr. Eduardo Chibás. Many readers will remember his appearance on CMQ radio on August 5, 1951 where, after declaring his “last stand,” he shot himself and passed away a few days later. Some say that he was crazy, others say that he was a visionary leader. What is undeniable is the important role that he played in Cuban history.