Cuba

Cuban-American singer and actor known as the 'Queen of Salsa,' celebrated for her vibrant performances and significant contributions to Latin music, selling over 30 million records worldwide

Cuban national hero, poet, and revolutionary who led the independence movement against Spanish rule and became known as the 'Apostle of Cuban Independence'

Italian novelist and journalist who created imaginative works like Invisible Cities and Cosmicomics, blending experimental storytelling with philosophical themes

Cuban chess player, diplomat, and non-fiction writer who became the third world chess champion, renowned for his endgame skill and speed of play