Historical Person

Vilma Espín

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📍 Cuba

Vilma Espín

Gender: Female

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📅 30 November 1956

Frank País led an armed urban uprising intended to divert Batista’s forces and support the Granma expedition.

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Vilma Espín participates in the Santiago uprising

📅 30 November 1956

Espín worked with Frank País’s underground network during the armed action that challenged Batista in Cuba’s second city.

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