Cuba and the Independence War in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde

About the Author

Victor Dreke (1937- ) joined the July 26 Movement in June 1956; joined Revolutionary Directorate column that integrated into Che Guevara's Rebel Army column in October 1958. Commanded forces in Escambray mountains in struggle against counterrevolutionary bands 1960-65. Founding member of the Communist Party of Cuba in 1965 and a member of its Central Committee from 1965 to 1975. In 1965 he served as second in command of the volunteer column led by Guevara in the Congo. In 1966-68 he led Cuban internationalists aiding national liberation forces in Guinea-Bissau. Later headed the Political Directorate of the Revolutionary Armed Forces. Retired from active military duty with rank of colonel 1990. Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea 2003-2008. President of Cuba-Africa Friendship Association and head of Association of Combatants of Cuban Revolution in Havana Province.