HAVANA, Cuba.- The eight Congress of the Cuban National Union of Architects and Construction Engineers began with a tribute to the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz, and Commander Ernesto Che Guevara on the 50 anniversary of his physical disappearance.

The event brings together more than 200 delegates in the Convention Palace until next Saturday,

The opening session discusses topics such as the improvement of professional development, training of architectures, engineering and related careers, and the work of young people within the organization.

As part of the eight Congress of the Cuban National Union of Architects and Construction Engineers, they will also report of the results of work of the current mandate and several recognitions will be delivered.