Granma

Granma is the official newspaper of the Cuban Communist Party, serving as its central organ. Based in Havana, it publishes political, economic, social, and cultural content from a state-aligned perspective. It was established in the mid-1960s as part of the Cuban media consolidation following the Revolution and functions as a primary channel for official statements, party policy, and ideological messaging. Granma is published in print and online, with international coverage reaching readers beyond Cuba through its website and translated content. The newspaper typically features editorials, political coverage, and official communiqués, and its reporting reflects the positions of the Cuban government and party leadership. It remains a key source for researchers studying Cuban policy and official discourse, though it is not considered independent journalism within the Cuban media system.

Granma is also the name of a historic Cuban vessel that carried Fidel Castro and a group of revolutionaries to Cuba in 1956, an event that helped launch the Cuban Revolution. The voyage and its aftermath are widely cited in discussions of Cuban political history. The two uses of the name are often noted in reference works on 20th-century Cuban history.