Leydis Torres Velázquez, second-year resident specializing in cardiology.

Her passion for cardiology was clear from the moment she began her studies at the University of Medical Sciences in the province. There she took her first steps and chose the path that would lead to her professional growth.

Polymer research in Las Tunas

This story began, at least in its most intense phase, in a third-year classroom specializing in Clinical Analysis at the University of Medical Sciences in Las Tunas. Professor Alejandro Mestre arrived there to teach the Toxicology course, his task before them as he opened the first semester of the academic year.

Finnish solidarity activist Tomi Kuhanen.

“We cannot remain silent. Solidarity and love among the peoples of the world are more necessary than ever. Palestinians deserve to live in peace, just as Cubans also deserve to live in peace,” said Tomi Kuhanen after receiving the Medal of Friendship, awarded by the Cuban government at the Vicente García memorial in this eastern Cuban city.