Juan Gualberto Gómez Ferrer, the man who Marti extended his frank hand of friendship and who recognized his tenacity as journalist, his energy as organizer and the vision of a statesman, died in Havana on March 5, 1933 .

It is said radio in Latin America, as in many parts of the world, living a second youth. And that's because of the influence of new technologies. It was created in the 20s of last century; the average experienced a reign almost unopposed until the 50s and 60s when television appeared.

 Then the audiovisual dethroned radio but not led to its demise or extinction, as some predicted. It survived by his closeness with listeners and their immediacy and essential flexibility.

When the voice of announcer Violeta Casal vibrated in the Sierra Maestra with emblematic presentation: “Here , Radio Rebelde ... " its strength shook a people , tired of hearing fiction radio serials and advertisements , and other much needed to learn about the epic of challenging the oligarchic and bloody tyranny, feat narrated in the voice of the characters that emerged as heroes.

On February 24, 1958, the new radio station opened its transmission with the Invader Anthem. Twenty minutes were enough for announcers to present the first report of the combat of Pino del Agua and other actions of the column’s founder, Commander Ernesto Che Guevara.