Historical Organization
Cuban police
Cuban police
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Organization Timeline
Humboldt 7 massacre
📅 20 April 1957Police located and killed four Revolutionary Directorate survivors in a Havana apartment, deepening anger against Batista’s security forces.
Police informant exposes the Humboldt 7 safe house
📅 20 April 1957Information provided to Batista’s police led them to four student revolutionaries hiding in Havana.
Police kill Frank PaĂs
đź“… 30 July 1957Santiago police killed the leading organizer of the urban underground. His death provoked mass mourning and protest.
Batista’s forces suppress the general strike
đź“… 9 April 1958Police and military units killed or arrested activists, exposing weaknesses between the urban underground and guerrilla leadership.
Workers face repression during the April strike
đź“… 9 April 1958Police and soldiers occupied workplaces and streets, while participating workers risked dismissal, arrest and death.