Cubans, Ecuadorians and diplomats paid homage in Quito to three Cuban doctors who lost their lives in the huge quake that hit part of the South American nation last Saturday.
Three Cuban Physicians Died in Ecuador's Earthquake
As a result of the earthquake of 7.8 degrees on the Richter scale that shook the coastal area of Esmeralda and Manabi provinces in Ecuador, three Cuban health workers offering their services in that country died, the Cuban Ministry of Public Health informed.
Cuba strongly supports President Dilma Rousseff and Brazil Workers Party
The Cuban Foreign Ministry issued a statement in support of the legitimate government led by Brazil´s Workers Party and President Dilma Rousseff.
Havana will host Caribbean Summit
The 7th Summit of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) will take place June 4 in Havana, said organization secretary general Alfonso Munera.
WHO warns of diabetes increase in the Americas
According to estimates, more than 62 million people in the Americas, 10 percent of the population, suffers from diabetes, a disease that is the fourth leading cause of death in that region, after infarction, stroke and dementia.
Cuba's Role has been Crucial for Venezuela Social Programs
The Cuban people have pushed social initiatives in Venezuela, said that country's Education Minister Rodulfo Pérez as he stressed the island's role in the unfolding of the Bolivarian Revolution.
Health Promotion Strategy Presented in Latin America
Latin America's Health Promotion Advisor, Alfonso Contreras talked on Tuesday in Havana about regional strategies whose main objective is to strengthen leadership in the health promotion network.
US Elementary School Children Meet Cuban Peers
A group of 26 students between 5 and 13 years old from Maryland´s International School traveled to Cuba and visited local elementary schools to meet their Cuban peers just after President Obama visited the island in March.
Arizona college students recall successful visit to Cuba
Nearly a dozen Arizona college students recalled what they described as a successful seven-day trip to Cuba in late March as they met with the people and learned from Cuban architecture and culture.
Nicolas Maduro signs 2016 Venezuela –Cuba cooperation plan
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday signed the 2016 cooperation plan between his country and Cuba, which prioritizes 10 major social areas in the benefit of the Venezuelan people.
Spanish airline Iberia names its latest plane after Havana
Spain´s Iberia Airline Company named its latest Airbus A330-200 La Habana, after the Cuban capital, to mark the 70th anniversary of its flights to Latin America.
Fiji President Extends Gratefulness to Cuba
The President of Fiji, Jioji Konousi Koronte, expressed his gratefulness to Cuba for its collaboration with his country in the field of health and said that Fiji will continue to strengthen relations with the Caribbean nation.
Cuba and Germany Strengthen Bilateral Bonds in Education
The Jose Marti Universitry of Sancti Spiritus, and the Kassel University of Germany strengthened on Tuesday in this city an agreement that favors bilateral cooperation in the academic field and for he development of both countries.
Obama: We are here to extend a hand of friendship to the Cuban people
We are here to extend a hand of friendship to the Cuban people, said on Tuesday the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, at Havana's Alicia Alonso Grand Theater.
Statements by Raul and Obama Cause Great International Impact
The statements made to the press by the presidents of Cuba, Army General Raul Castro, and of the United States, Barack Obama, at the end of the official talks held on Monday in this capital, have generated a great impact on the media around the world.