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31 July, 2018 French Foreign Minister: We Want to Be Cuba’s Partner

The French minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, expressed his government”s interest in becoming Cuba”s partner in the framework of the Caribbean island”s update of its economic model.

30 July, 2018 Cuban, French Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Havana

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez is receiving today in Havana the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, who is making a two-day official visit to the island.

27 July, 2018 The Moncada Garrison 65 Years After

Ever since Fidel Castro and other revolutionary fighters attacked the Moncada Garrison in this Eastern Cuban city at dawn on July 26, 1953, locals began to feel a deep affection for the military fortress.

26 July, 2018 Raul Castro: The History before the Work Done

None of us who had the privilege of participating in this action under the guidance of Fidel could dream that we would be in a free, independent and sovereign country today, with a socialist revolution and a united people, the first Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Raul Castro Ruz, said.

26 July, 2018 Santiago de Cuba Celebrates National Rebellion Day

With the presence of Army General Raul Castro Ruz, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, and Miguel Diaz Canel, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, was held in Santiago de Cuba the central ceremony for the anniversary 65th of the assault on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes barracks.

26 July, 2018 Raul Castro Assures Cubans Will Defend Their Revolution

Our people must be alert and ready to respond to every challenge with unity, steadiness, optimism and unwavering faith in victory, assured here today the First Secretary of the Communist Party, Army General Raul Castro.

24 July, 2018 Granma Commemorates July 26 Exploit

BAYAMO, Cuba. – The city of Bayamo welcomes today the provincial commemoration of Granma for the Day of National Rebellion, as it was one of the venues of July 26 exploit. The ceremony will be held in the former Carlos Manuel de Cespedes barracks, now Nico Lopez Park Museum, which celebrates its four decades and […]

24 July, 2018 Cuban economy grows 1.1 percent in first half of 2018

The Cuban Gross Domestic Product had a discreet growth of 1.1 percent at the end of the first half, when the county faced shortages in hard currency, said Miguel Diaz-Canel, President of the Council of State and Ministers.

24 July, 2018 Cuba friends to attend July 26th celebration

More than 300 foreigners, Cuba friends and members of solidarity brigades from around the world, will attend the main rally in eastern Santiago de Cuba on July 26th — National Rebellion Day.

24 July, 2018 French FM to Visit Cuba

French Foreign and European Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will visit Cuba on July 28 and 29, an ocassion in which he will talk to Cuban authorities, official sources said in this capital.

24 July, 2018 Canada Demands End of U.S. Blockade on Cuba

Friends of Cuba in Canada gathered in front of the U.S. consulate in Vancouver to demand the end of the economic and financial blockade, which has caused countless damages to the people of the Caribbean country.

23 July, 2018 Cuban President Calls to Socialize Draft Constitution

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel today called to socialize the Draft Constitution, so that the people, who will participate in a consult from August 13 to November 15, can get familiar with the text.

23 July, 2018 Raul Castro and Diaz-Canel Attend Cuban Parliament’s Session

The first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Raul Castro, and President Miguel Diaz-Canel are attending today the continuation of the analysis of the Draft Constitution by the People”s Power National Assembly (Parliament).

22 July, 2018 Cuban Budget Prioritized Social Spending in 2017

Cuba devoted great resources to health, social assistance and education in 2017, the Minister of Finance and Prices, Lina Pedraza, stated here today when presenting the liquidation of the State Budget to Parliament.

21 July, 2018 Cuban Lawmakers Analyze Draft of New Constitution

Cuban lawmakers continue today, gathered in three groups, the analysis of the Draft of the Constitution, after two days of individual study of the document in the 10 permanent working commissions of the National Assembly of People”s Power.