The representatives of the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC-EP) guerrillas issued a joint communiqué Friday in Havana on their talks to achieve a new peace accord that considers the proposals of the Colombian people after a first accord was not approved in a national plebiscite.
Ibero-American Summit Opens Saturday in Colombia
The 25th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government will open sessions Saturday in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia and it is expected to issue a declaration in support of the Colombian peace process.
The United States Abstains in Voting against the Blockade
The ambassador of the United States at the United Nations, Samantha Power, announced that her country would abstain in the voting against the resolution that demands to put an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States for over 59 years now.
The United States Announces it will Abstain at the UN in Voting against the Blockade
The United States announced it will abstain in the voting against the resolution presented by Cuba – Need to put an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States-, which in 24 occasions has been endorsed at the United Nations by most of the international community.
Cuban FM Presents at the UN Resolution against the U.S. Blockade
Cuban Foreign Minister (FM) Bruno Rodriguez presents at the United Nations General Assembly the report Need to put an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States of America, accompanying resolution 70/5.
UN Agencies Submit Report on US Blockade of Cuba
United Nations agencies submitted a report to the Gener al Assembly on the damage inflicted by the US economic, financial and commercial blockade of Cuba as the international community readies to vote the island´s resolution today demanding the lifting of the unilateral and extraterritorial US policy.
U.S. Presidential Leadership in Favor of Maintaining Rapprochement with Cuba
When there are only three months left for the end of his term of office, Barack Obama issued a presidential guideline with which he hopes to leave his successor a guide for the continuity of bilateral relations with Cuba.
Cuban physicians pay homage to Che Guevara in Bolivia
Members of the Cuban health brigade that offers its services in Bolivia paid homage to Cuban-Argentinean guerilla commander Ernesto Che Guevara in La Higuera, the place where he was assassinated 49 years ago on this date.
Matthew Intensifies and Moves Northwest of the Bahamas
The Institute of Meteorology reported that in the early hours of Thursday Hurricane Matthew continued to move northwest at about 19 kilometers per hour, battering central Bahamas.
Wife of U.S. Vice President to Arrive in Cuba on Thursday
Doctor Jill Biden, wife of the Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, will arrive in this capital on Thursday to know more about Cuban education, health and culture, confirmed Josefina Vidal, director general of the United States Office of the island's Foreign Ministry.
FM of Nigeria Thanks Cuba for Solidarity with his People
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Nigeria, Geoffrey Onyeama, expressed on Tuesday his gratitude for the island's solidarity with his people.
The NO wins the referendum in Colombia
Colombians voted NO in the referendum to approve the peace accord signed between the government and the FARC-EP last week.
Muscovites gather to enjoy Habanos
Lovers of the best cigar in the world met at Ecoloft retreat, in Moscow, for breathing the sweet smell of that product, presented by Topcigars Corporation as part of the 7th Habanos Day program, reports Prensa Latina.
Cuba Denunces Blockade at the UN
The blockade continues to cause damages and privations to the Cuban people and continues to hinder the development of the economy and its relations with other countries, pointed out Cuban Foreign Minister (FM) Bruno Rodriguez at the annual debate of the United Nations General Assembly, Prensa Latina reported.
Japanese Prime Minister will visit Cuba
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will pay an official visit to Cuba after his participation at the United Nations General Assembly Session this week.