The Friendship Medal (la Medalla de la Amistad) is conferred by the
Council of State
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of
Cuba
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on foreigners for their solidarity with the
Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Revolution ( es, Revolución Cubana) was carried out after the 1952 Cuban coup d'état which placed Fulgencio Batista as head of state and the failed mass strike in opposition that followed. After failing to contest Batista in cou ...
, or who have contributed to peace and the progress of humankind.
The medal is gold colored with the word "Amistad" (Friendship) in the center (with a single star above the writing). It is surrounded by a garland wreath. The medal hangs on a ribbon of vertical red, white and blue stripes.
Recipients
# Estella Bravo, US Documentary Filmmaker (29 December 2016)
# Ernesto Bravo, US Documentary Filmmaker (29 December 2016)
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Danny Glover
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July 26th Movement
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in the United States. (30 July 2012)
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Gloria La Riva
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, American activist and writer (2010)
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Elijah Mudenda
Elijah Haatuakali Kaiba Mudenda (6 June 1927 ''The Times of Zambia'' (
Michael Lapsley
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Personal life
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, Anglican priest from New Zealand and South African anti-apartheid activist (1996)
# Lisa Makarchuk, Canadian who worked at the English language service of
Radio Havana Cuba
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Orders, decorations, and medals of Cuba The orders, decorations, and medals of Cuba are orders and medals awarded for exemplary service to the nation of Cuba. The current decoration system has 2 honorary titles, 22 orders, 49 medals, and 35 distinctions.
Honorary titles
Orders
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