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5 June, 2017 Polish Chancellor on Official Visit to Cuba

HAVANA, Cuba. – Poland and Cuba strengthened this Monday their bonds of friendship and cooperation with the meeting of Chancellors Bruno Rodriguez and Witodl Waszczykowski, the late in an official visit in the island. On this occasion, the Cuban Minister highlighted the historical ties between both nations, symbolized in the participation of Polish citizens like […]

5 June, 2017 Honor whom Honor Deserves

A floral offering from Cuban President Raul Castro was placed this Monday before the ashes of Rear Admiral Jose Maria Finale, who died this Sunday at 77.

3 June, 2017 They Conclude Works in South Dam

Cuban Vice-President Ramiro Valdes Menendez presided this Saturday in Guanimar, province of Artemisa, the ceremony marking the end of the rehabilitation of the South Dam.

2 June, 2017 Raul Castro Urges to Denounce Aggression against Venezuela

Havana, Cuba.-The Cuban President Raul Castro has laid stress on the need to denounce the aggression, sanctions and interference against Venezuela, action taken in a bid to topple the constitutional government of that nation. During his speech to the plenary session of the National Assembly, the Cuban Head of State assured that some economic interests […]

2 June, 2017 Reverting Cuba Policy Would Cost Millions to US Economy

Washington, United States.-A turnabout of policies taken on Cuba by the Barack Obama administration (2009-2017) would cost $6.6 billion USD to the US economy, according to a coalition of business groups, economists and experts. Participants in this initiative published an in-depth analysis for the impact that such a decision could bring about, adding that 12,295 […]

2 June, 2017 Cuba Ratifies Socialist and Democratic Character of the Revolution

Havana, Cuba.-The documents governing the process of updating the country”s socioeconomic model approved by the Cuban National Assembly during an Extraordinary Session confirm today the socialist and democratic nature of the Revolution, parliamentarian sources affirm. Cuban President Raul Castro, in his closing address to the extraordinary meeting of the Cuban Parliament in this capital, said […]

1 June, 2017 Towards the Future in the Construction of Socialism

The documents analyzed and passed this Thursday in the extraordinary session of the National Assembly of People’s Power will mark the course of the Cuban revolutionary process, the party and society, towards the future in the construction of our socialism, President Raul Castro said.

1 June, 2017 Parliament Reflecting on Cuba´s Present and Future

Havana, Cuba.-The First Vice President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has today assessed the people´s and participatory analysis of the ruling documents for the Cuba´s economic and social model. I believe it is a process that embodies the concepts of democratic participation and social responsibility, Miguel Diaz-Canel told Prensa Latina during the extraordinary session of the […]

31 May, 2017 Cuban International Aid, Firm and Supportive

Cuban collaborators in Venezuela continue their work with the people and serve normally, despite the violent actions of the opposition, Rogelio Polanco Fuentes, Ambassador of Cuba in that country, said.

31 May, 2017 Cuban Deputies Support Nation’s Economic Course

Members of the National Assembly of People’s Power gathered in four commissions expressed this Wednesday their support to the improvement of the conceptualization of the Cuban economic and social model.

31 May, 2017 Committees of the Cuban National Assembly Begin Sessions

Havana, Cuba.-Deputies to the National Assembly of People”s Power in Cuba begin their work today in commissions to discuss issues related to the economic and social development of the country. The meeting will be held in the capital Conference Center once the Council of State, in accordance with what is established in Articles 78 and […]

30 May, 2017 Heartfelt Tribute to a Great Cuban Musician

A floral offering on behalf of the President of the Councils of State and of Ministers Raul Castro Ruz, was deposited during the funeral honors of the outstanding musician Elect Silva Gainza, who died this Monday at 88 years old.

30 May, 2017 Cuba Has a Strong and Organized Civil Society

Cuba has a strong and organized civil society, with a presence in all areas of the country´s life, Fermin Quiñones, president of the Cuban Association of the United Nations (ACNU), said.

30 May, 2017 New Immigration Talks Between Cuba and Canada

Havana, Cuba.-The 2nd Round of Migration Talks between Cuba and Canada is scheduled to be held in Ottawa on June 1-2 to evaluate the exchange in this area, the Cuban Foreign Ministry announced. A note published on Cubaminrex stated that this meeting will help to assess the migration flow and continue the exchange on a […]

29 May, 2017 High Academic Degree to Cuban Musician

The Mexican University of Guadalajara gave Cuban Maestro Jose Luis Cortes, the title of Honorary Doctor for his work in music, the founding of the Flute Camerata and the Singing School.