The National Institute of Social Security (INASS) is carrying out a centralized process of granting provisional and definitive pensions, in a quick way, for all the affected workers and relatives of the victims of the accident at the Saratoga hotel, without distinction of pension rights.
Cuba denounces its exclusion from the Americas Summit
Cuban FM Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla denounced today on Twitter that by excluding the island from the Summit of the Americas, Washington is eliminating the possibility of discussing important issues on the bilateral and regional relationship, such as migration.
Diaz-Canel attends activities previous to the 5th session of Parliament
Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the country, is attending this morning the commission’s work of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament), held at the Convention Center in Havana.
Cuba to hold vigil in honor of victims of Hotel Saratoga accident
A vigil will be held today in Havana's Parque de la Fraternidad (Fraternity Park) as a gesture of grief and human solidarity for the death of 45 people, victims of the accident at the Saratoga Hotel on May 6.
Cuban President Declares Official Mourning
The President of the Republic of Cuba declared Official Mourning May 13 and 14 given the painful accident occurred May 6 at Havana’s Saratoga Hotel which claimed 45 lives, including that of a Spanish citizen.
Cuban Parliament Hosts Far-Reaching Special Session
The Fifth Special Session of the Cuban Parliament on May 14 will rank among the deepest and most far-reaching meetings of its kind, said Parliament secretary Homero Acosta.
The President of the Republic of Cuba decrees Official Mourning
In view of the deep sorrow of our people due to the unfortunate accident that occurred at the Saratoga Hotel on May 6, in which 44 compatriots and one Spanish citizen have lost their lives, and after the conclusion of the rescue and salvage actions, the President of the Republic of Cuba agreed to decree Official Mourning, from 6:00 a.m. on May 13 until 12:00 p.m. on May 14.
Rescuers found last missing person of the Saratoga hotel explosion
The lifeless body of the only person still to be found, one of the chambermaids of the Saratoga hotel, was extracted today from the rubble by rescuers, after intense and risky search work.
Relentless search for Saratoga’s employee continues
The search for one of the chambermaids of the Saratoga Hotel who is still missing since the accident continues today, even in the surroundings of the building, as rescuers and other specialized forces have managed to reach 90% of the hotel's premises.
CUPET denies alleged fire at Ñico López Refinery
According to a statement issued by the Cuban Petroleum Enterprise (CUPET), the images of a fire currently making the rounds of the social networks have nothing to do with the Ñico López Refinery, as it actually broke out in a grocery store at the Guaicanamar Conference Center in Havana’s Regla municipality and was put out by firefighters.
Another body recovered from the Saratoga rubble
Rescuers found the body of one of the two missing persons still unaccounted for amid the debris of the Saratoga hotel, Colonel Luis Carlos Guzman, chief of the Cuban Fire Department, said in statements to the media.
Cuban President Appreciates Condolences by Xi Jinping
Cuban President and First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party, Miguel Diaz-Canel appreciated the message of condolences sent by China’s Xi Jinping for the fatal accident occurred at a Havana hotel, which claimed dozens of lives and injured many.
Rescuers Keep Searching for Missing People at Havana Hotel
Five days after the accidental blast at Havana’s Saratoga Hotel, rescuers keep searching for missing people inside the partially collapsed building.
Diaz-Canel praises work of firefighters and rescuers in the Saratoga
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez acknowledged on Twitter the work of firefighters and rescuers currently working at the Saratoga Hotel, destroyed by a gas explosion last Friday.
Three injured in gas explosion in Havana
Three people were injured in an explosion caused by a gas leak early this morning in a house in the municipality of Old Havana municipality, allegedly as a result of negligence, since a gas valve was left open at night.
Houses under construction for victims of explosion
The municipality of Old Havana gets ready to construct houses for the families affected by the explosion at the Saratoga Hotel on Friday, May 6, which damaged a number of nearby buildings.