It is an autonomous and non-profit non-governmental organization. The work of the Society is based on the principle of internalizing Martí, to know his thoughts, his sense of honesty, his friendship, his ethical-moral values, loyalty, love of justice and unconditional patriotism.
It was founded on October 20, 1995 by a group of outstanding and prestigious Cuban intellectuals committed to defending the best of Cuban political and philosophical traditions and of the Martí?s ideals.
These intellectuals were Armando Hart, Cintio Vitier, Eusebio Leal, Abel Prieto, Roberto Fernandez Retamar, Carlos Martí and Enrique Ubieta.
On that day, celebrating the Cuban Culture Day, this association was born, with a strong work destined to defend the right to the word, criticism, participation and frank and constructive debate within and with the Revolution.