Society

26 June, 2023 Cuba works in recovery of areas affected by rains

Havana, Cuba.- Cuba is working on the recovery of the eastern provinces of the country recently affected by heavy rains and floods. Last week, after visiting the provinces of Granma and Camagüey to check the strategies to restore normality in that area (the most damaged by the rainfall), Prime Minister Manuel Marero affirmed that they […]

21 June, 2023 Díaz-Canel tweets several significant meetings he held during his visit to Italy

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, leading a delegation from the island visiting Italy, reported through his official Twitter profile several significant meetings and receptions that took place during his visit to Italy. With Italian brothers of solidarity, compatriots living in Italy and our diplomats accredited in Rome, we say goodbye to this city that […]

19 June, 2023 Raul sees off Díaz-Canel on trip to Europe

Havana, Cuba.- The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Army General Raúl Castro, saw off at the airport President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who will make a tour of European countries, Granma newspaper reported Monday. The Cuban president left from the capital’s José Martí International Airport to begin a tour that includes his participation in the Summit for […]

13 June, 2023 Six people die in Cuba as a result of recent rains

Havana, Cuba.- Six people died in Cuba as a result of the rains in recent days, it was reported Monday during a working meeting headed by President Miguel Díaz-Canel. According to a television report, the head of state spoke by videoconference with the top authorities of the provinces of Camagüey, Las Tunas, Holguín, Granma, and […]

13 June, 2023 Cuba recorded 146.2 millimeters of rainfall in 10 days

Havana, Cuba.- The National Institute of Hydraulic Resources reported that in 10 days Cuba accumulated rainfalls of 146.2 millimeters (mm), 75% of the historical average for June. Argelio Fernandez, director of Hydrology and Hydrogeology of the entity, explained that rainfall was abundant, especially in the eastern region, where the highest record is evidenced. This allowed […]

12 June, 2023 Civil Society of Cuba repudiates all forms of terrorism

Havana, Cuba.- The Cuban Association of the United Nations (ACNU) and its more than 130 collective members and 325 individuals reject terrorism in all its manifestations, particularly against the island. ACNU specialist Yoandry Oduardo pointed out that as civil society they also support the right of the Cuban people to choose their own path of […]

8 June, 2023 Cuban government reiterates commitment to defend women’s rights

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated Wednesday that his country continues to advance in the protection of women’s rights with the creation of the Observatory on Gender Equality. In his account on the social network Twitter, the Cuban leader said he will participate tomorrow in the presentation of the observatory’s web portal, an initiative […]

7 June, 2023 Cuba promotes participation in Aladi and forum in Havana in Uruguay

Havana, Cuba.- Cuba today maintains its participation in the Latin American Integration Association, which developed at its headquarters in the Uruguayan capital the Ciclo País, dedicated to the Caribbean island. Ciclo País has as its fundamental purpose to increase intra-regional trade and integrate small and medium-sized companies, a sector in growth in the Antillean nation. […]

5 June, 2023 Solidarity Convention in Brazil rejects blockade against Cuba

Brasilia, Brazil.- Social movements, parties and associations of the Baixada Santista, a region of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, condemned in their solidarity convention the U.S. blockade that overwhelms Cuba today more than ever. In a final letter, the forum recalls that the policy of hostilities of the previous administration of Donald Trump in […]

29 May, 2023 Yanet Hernández and Jesús Otamendiz top leaders in Havana

Havana, Cuba.- Yanet Hernández Pérez and Jesús Otamendiz Campos were elected governor and deputy governor of Havana, after delegates in each of the capital’s municipalities exercised their right to vote to elect the highest provincial authorities. In compliance with Article 240 of Law No. 127, Electoral Law, each Assembly was constituted as an Electoral College […]

29 May, 2023 In Santiago de Cuba, the governor and vice-governor are re-elected

Havana, Cuba.- Beatriz Johnson Urrutia and Manuel Falcón Hernández were reelected governor and vice governor, respectively, of the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba, in an electoral process held this Sunday in the country. With 94.25 percent of the valid votes, the member of the Council of State will continue in her position, while Falcón […]

25 May, 2023 Cuban FMC members meet with Cambodian Minister of Women’s Affairs

Phnom Penh, Cambodian.- The delegation of the Federation of Cuban Women(FMC), led by its Secretary General Teresa Amarelle, visits the Kingdom of Cambodia and will meet with Minister of Women’s Affairs Kantha Phavi on Wednesday. The meeting will be the main item on the agenda of the FMC delegation, which will conclude its stay here, […]

24 May, 2023 Call for a Conference of the Communist Party of Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- The Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party decided to convene the Second National Conference of that body to analyze the economic, social, political and ideological situation of the country. At the meeting, which will take place next October, the members will evaluate the compliance with the agreements of the 8th Congress of […]

22 May, 2023 Delegation of the Federation of Cuban Women seeks to deepen ties with Cambodia

Havana, Cuba.- A delegation from the Federation of Cuban Women headed by its general secretary, Teresa Amarelle, is visiting Cambodia today with the purpose of deepening the historic relations between the two countries. Amarelle and her companions will place special emphasis on exchanging experiences related to public policies in favor of gender equality, and learning […]

18 May, 2023 Cuba announces more details on migration measures

Havana, Cuba.- The general director of Consular Affairs and Cubans Living Abroad, Ernesto Sobern, offered new details on the migratory measures referring to the extension of passport validity.   In a direct transmission on the social network Facebook, Soberon said passports with 10-year validity will be those issued from July 1.   He explained that […]

17 May, 2023 Diaz-Canel highlights newly approved immigration policy

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday noted that the new policy announced by the Foreign Ministry is the outcome of permanent dialogue between the nation and its emigration. The head of State tweeted that these provisions ratify the unchanging will to continue to strengthen ties between Cuba and its overseas nationals. On Tuesday, […]

15 May, 2023 U.S. returns 24 illegal migrants to Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- The U.S. Coast Guard today returned 24 people to Cuba through the port of Orozco, Bahía Honda, Artemisa, who left the country illegally and were subsequently intercepted at sea. With these 21 men and three women, a total of 2,617 people have been returned by this service in 42 operations of this type […]

15 May, 2023 Cuban president congratulates mothers on their day

Havana,Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated the nation’s mothers on their day. On his Twitter profile, the president wrote: “Love can do anything. Every Cuban mother is proof. To all, infinite thanks and much love today,” #DíaDeLasMadres and always. Congratulations mothers and grandmothers of #Cuba.

11 May, 2023 Cuba works on new alternatives to speed up document legalizations

Havana, Cuba.- The general director of Consular Affairs and Cubans Living Abroad, Ernesto Soberón, reported on his Twitter account that in order to deal with the exponential and sustained increase over time of legalization requests, a new area was inaugurated last April 17 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minrex, of Cuba. Thus, the number […]

10 May, 2023 President of Cuban Parliament congratulates the Russian people on Victory Day

Havana, Cuba.- The president of the Cuban Parliament, Esteban Lazo Hernández, congratulated the people of the Russian Federation for the celebration this Tuesday of the 78th anniversary of the victory over fascism. The also member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of Cuba’s Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Council of […]