Biography of vilma espinoza

GRANMA: Vilma Espín, a role model for Cuban women

Vilma Espín Guillois, born in Santiago de Cuba 86 years ago, on April 7, , a key leader of the July 26 Movement and president of the Federation of Cuban Women, dedicated her life to advancing the Cuban Revolution.

Her example continues to inspire nine years after her death.

Author: María Esther Mora Abad

April 8,

Vilma Espín Guillois, born in Santiago de Cuba 86 years ago, on April 7, , was characterized by her human qualities, including strong family principles, a sense of justice and condemnation of lies, banality and superficiality (1).

Despite her comfortable background, she rejected the social situation she witnessed in Cuba, wondering, “Why are there beggars on the street?” and questioning as to how to solve the problem (2).

She began a Chemical Engineering degree in , at the Universidad de Oriente, coinciding with the struggles for its official recognition and budget, activities in which she participated.

She joined th