The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Cuba has a growth forecast for 2019 of 1.5 percent, the Minister of Economy and Planning, Alejandro Gil, said on Friday at the National Assembly.
The economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba caused during 2018 daily damages amounting to 12 million dollars, Minister of Economy and Planning Alejandro Gil denounced on Friday.
Cuba”s National Assembly of People”s Power holds Friday in Havana the second ordinary session of its 9th Legislature, focused on the in-depth debate on the draft Constitution enriched by the population” contribution.
Cuban youth showed their experiences during the recent International Youth Meeting in Nepal that discussed global issues and their policies, such as the fight against climate change, among other issues.
Cuban lawmakers began studying on Wednesday at the current session of the National Assembly the draft of new Constitution that suffered profound changes after it was put to popular consultation.
Plastic artist Jesus Lara Sotelo presented on Wednesday the illustrated poetry collection ”Alicia y la elección de la Fe” (Alicia and the Choice of Faith), inspired by legendary dancer Alicia Alonso, who will turn 98 on December 21.
Eight new lawmakers joined the People’s Power National Assembly on Wednesday to fill vacants, the legislative body informed.
The 4th Latin American Monologue Festival will be held February 12-16, 2019 in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos (center-south), organizers announced.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez today highlighted the constitutional process and Cuba”s achievements in foreign policy during 2018, in messages published on his new @BrunoRguezP Twitter account.
