He was considered as the beginner of the social poetry of classist orientation. He was awarded the national prize of poetry with his book “Más allá canta el mar” in 1939. Also His poems were translated into several languages. Besides being a poet he also wrote short stories and the essay: “Rubén Martínez Villena, the poet and the man”. He was a founder of the Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba and received some decorations during his life; we can mention the Orden Félix Varela, among them, that was given by the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba. The three ethnic groups which form the island nationality: the European, the African and the Asian are represented by the poet. 

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It is the organ which represents the Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular between the sessions. It implements its agreements and carries out other tasks the Constitution conferred on it.  All the decree–laws approved are subjected to the National Assembly ratification in the next session.