On February 10, 1878, some Cuban officials signed with Spain the Pact of the Zanjón, which ended the war without recognizing the independence of Cuba.

[2] Cebreco, after meeting and joining the mambises, was commissioned by Antonio Maceo to organize various brigades in the eastern part of the country.

He participated in numerous combative actions, including the Battle of Sao del Indio, on August 31, 1895.

Later, Cebreco participated in the Battle of Loma del Gato, on July 5, 1896, where his boss, Major General José Maceo, died.

He participated in the Siege of Santiago de Cuba and was promoted to Major General on August 18, 1898, the year the war ended.