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18 January, 2017 German Businessmen are seeking to expand their business with Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-Businessmen from the German Federal State of Baden-Wuttemberg started off on negociations in Cuba, in order to identify new business and investment opportunities in this Caribbean Island. These business exchanges shall be extended up to next January 20, including a German visit to the Special Economic Development Zone of Mariel at the western part […]

13 January, 2017 Trump is Informed about Ending of Immigration Privileges for Cubans

Washington, United States.-White House officials confirmed that President-elect Donald Trump”s Transition Team is updated on the US government”s decision to eliminate migrant privileges for Cubans. The day before, the administration led by Barack Obama, ended the wet-dry foot policy that allowed any Cuban who came to the United States to become a legal resident, according […]

13 January, 2017 Cuba Finds Obama’s Migration Decision Positive

Havana, Cuba.-Cuba considers a positive step forward in improving relations with the USA an agreement announced yesterday by President Barack Obama to secure regular, safe and orderly migration between the two countries. Obama’s declaration does away with the so-called ‘wet foot, dry foot’ policy that guaranteed any Cuban arriving in US territory, no matter how, […]

13 January, 2017 Cuba Ensures Regular, Safe and Orderly Migration for its Citizens

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban diplomat, Josefina Vidal, has reiterated here Cuba”s commitment to ensure the regular, safe and orderly migration of the citizens of the Caribbean country, as well as their right to travel and to emigrate. The general director of the United States Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made these statements, after the […]

11 January, 2017 Nicaragua Can Always Count on Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Says

Managua, Nicaragua.-Cuba”s First Vice-President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has ratified here today that Nicaragua can always count on the unconditional support, friendship, solidarity and cooperation of the Cuban people, government and revolution. It is a pleasure for us to visit this land, which we love and appreciate so much, Diaz-Canel said after arriving in Managua to participate […]

11 January, 2017 Sessions in Cuba 12th International Workshop of Emancipatory Paradigm

Havana, Cuba.-The 12th International Workshop of emancipatory paradigms began today in this capital, dedicated to the Honduran fighter Berta Cáceres, and to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro. The meeting brings together activists, leaders of popular organizations, academics, and researchers interested in analyzing the new scenario in Latin America, marked by the […]

8 January, 2017 Caribbean Countries Congratulate Cuba for Revolution Anniversary

Havana, Cuba.-Leaders of various Caribbean countries sent congratulation messages to their Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro in occasion of the 58 Anniversary of the Revolution, reported diplomatic sources today. In a letter sent to the Cuban President, Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell highlighted the 37 years of relations between the two nations, based on mutual trust […]

6 January, 2017 Cuba to Export Vegetal Carbon to the US

Havana, Cuba.-Cuban enterprise CUBAEXPORT signed an international selling-buying contract with US company Coabana Trading Llc, for the export of handicraft vegetal carbon made from marabu plants, starting this month. The signing of such a contract represents the first sale of Cuban goods to the US, said Aurelio Mollineda, director of Cuban foreign trade group GECOMEX, […]

6 January, 2017 US Airline Alaska Flights to Cuba

Havana, Cuba.-The American company Alaska Air Group began commercial flights to Cuba with the transfer of about 170 passengers from Los Angeles to this capital. Speaking to Prensa Latina, the general director of Alaska for Mexico and Costa Rica, Francisco Albiter, said on Thursday that for the company is ‘very exciting’ the opening of its […]

5 January, 2017 Donald Trump Says No More Detainee Releases from U.S. Guantanamo Bay Prison

New York, United States.- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has called for an end to the transfer of detainees from the the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison. In a statement on Tuesday, Trump spoke against closing the military prison and said the U.S. government should avoid releasing any more prisoners from the detention center in order to […]

4 January, 2017 Unesco Congratulates Cuba on Anniversary of the Revolution’s Triumph

Paris, France.-Unesco today sent its congratulations to the Cuban people and authorities on the 58th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution, celebrated on January 1st. The letter expresses the wish that in the new year ties that have always existed between Cuba and Unesco would be strengthened and highlights that the 70th anniversary of […]

2 January, 2017 Cuban Youth Reaffirms Commitment to the Revolution During Parade

Havana, Cuba.-The president of the University Student Federation (FEU), Jennifer Bello, expressed today the commitment of the Cuban youth to the work of the Revolution, on the occasion of Revolutionary Armed Forces Day (FAR). The data, that this time commemorates the 60th anniversary of the uprising of Santiago de Cuba and the landing of the […]

21 December, 2016 Chief of Russian Duma Defense Committee Receives Cuban Ambassador

Moscow, Russia.-The chief of the State Duma Defense Committee (Russian lower house), Vladimir Shamanov, welcomed the Cuban ambassador to the country, Emilio Lozada Garcia, diplomatic sources reported today. During the meeting, in a friendly atmosphere, both sides exchanged views on the importance of increasing ties in the political, parliamentary and technical-military spheres between Cuba and […]

20 December, 2016 UNESCO Event to Remember Life and Work of Fidel Castro

Paris, France.-The second Week of Latin America and the Caribbean scheduled in the UNESCO for May 2017, will dedicate a special segment to the thought, life and work of Fidel Castro, The UNESCO Latin American and Caribbean Group (Grulac) agreed to organize the tribute to Fidel Castro in the event for May 2017, as part […]

20 December, 2016 Cuba Denounces US Economic Blockade at WTO

Havana, Cuba.-Cuba denounced today at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the blockade of the United States prevails almost unchanged, which remains the main obstacle to the development of Cuba. The denunciation was made by Alina Revilla, Cuba’s Chargé d’affaire at the UN in Geneva and the international organizations headquartered in Switzerland, who participates in […]

20 December, 2016 UN General Assembly Honors Fidel Castro

United Nations, United States.-The United Nations General Assembly has paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, who died on November 25th. Organized by the Cuban Permanent Mission to the UN the special homage was requested by a group of countries from various continents. Almost 30 speakers are expected to attend […]

9 December, 2016 Cuba and Caribbean States Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Havana, Cuba.-The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), June Soomer, has verified during his visit to Cuba the strengthening of relations between the Caribbean nation and the rest of the Caribbean countries. Soomer held talks with Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, in which she acknowledged and thanked Cuba’s support to the ACS […]

9 December, 2016 South Africa to Benefit Greatly with Cuban Technicians, Minister Says

Pretoria, South Africa.-South African Public Works Minister, Thulas Nxesi, has said that his country will benefit greatly from the program of the Cuban Technical Advisers. During the official reception held last night in Pretoria to 37 new coming engineers from the island, Nxesi stated that the three-year program would allow the Caribbean professionals to convey […]

7 December, 2016 Tribute to Fidel Castro in Veracruz, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico.-Political and social figures, artists and friends of the Cuban revolution paid tribute to Fidel Castro in Acapulco, at the Mexican state of Guerrero. Dozens of people recalled at the sea drive in Acapulco, in front of the Zopcalo, main square in that port and tourist city, to the Cuban revolutionary man, with […]

7 December, 2016 Latin American and Caribbean Integration, Fidel’s and Chavez’s Legacy

Havana, Cuba.-December is a month of particular significance for Latin American and Caribbean integration, as the legacy of regional unity from Commanders Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez will be highlighted, the Venezuelan ambassador here, Rafael Ramirez, said on Wednesday. In an interview with Prensa Latina, the diplomat recalled the birth of the Bolivarian Alliance for […]