The Miami-based Alianza Martiana Coalition, an active group of Cuban migrant´s organizations, has called a demonstration next Saturday, December 12, in that southern US city to demand the immediate lifting of the over-50-year US economic, commercial and financial blockade of Cuba.
ALBA Countries to accompany Venezuelan legislative vote
The regional integration bloc known as Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People´s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) will send a mission to accompany next Sunday´s legislative elections in Venezuela.
Drug trafficking, major issue for bilateral cooperation between Cuba and the US
Delegations from Cuba and the United States held a technical meeting Tuesday in Washington on the fight on drug trafficking and they agreed on the importance of bilateral cooperation in the area and the signing of accords.
Sixth Round of Cuba EU Talks Concludes in France
The sixth round of talks between Cuba and the European Union concluded on Wednesday with an agreement on trade and closed negotiations on cooperation and dialogue on sector policies, pointed out the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX).
Syria Highlights Close Ties with Cuba
The President of the Syria-Cuba Friendship Association, Abdul Nasser al-Shafia welcomed on Tuesday in Damasco Cuba´s ambassador Rogelio Santana to review the solidarity ties that unites both nations, reported Prensa Latina News Agency.
Washington Hosts Cuba-U.S.A. Migratory Round
Up next, the press release published by the Cubaminrex Web site on the Cuba-U.S.A. migratory round held today in Washington:
Cubans Traveling to Ecuador will Need Entry Visa as of December 1st
Starting from December 1st, Cubans wishing to enter Ecuador will require a tourist visa, according to the announcement made on Thursday in Quito by Deputy Foreign Minister Xavier Lasso.
Regional Ministerial Meeting Rejects US Encouragement of Illegal Cuban Emigration
A meeting of the foreign ministers of the Central American Integration System (SICA) plus Cuba, Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia unanimously rejected the US´s 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act and other related policies that encourage illegal departures of Cubans to the United States.
Foreign Ministers Meet in El Salvador to Address Situation of Cubans Stranded in Costa Rica
The foreign ministers of Central American countries are meeting Tuesday in El Salvador to address the situation of over 25 thousand Cubans stranded in Costa Rica in their attempt to emigrate to the United States.
Cubans Stranded in Costa Rica in Calm but Tense Circumstances
The situation of the over 2 thousand Cubans stranded in Costa Rica could be described as calm and tense at the same time as they hope that next Tuesday´s Central American and Caribbean ministerial forum finds a solution to their case.
Emir of Qatar To Arrive in Havana on Sunday
His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, will arrive in Cuba tomorrow, Sunday, November 22, on an official visit.
Cubans Left Stranded in Costa Rica Spark Regional Concern
An article published on Granma newspaper on Friday, entitled "The Odyssey for the American Dream" addressed the situation of nearly 2000 Cubans left stranded in Costa Rica, which have raised concern of countries of the region, currently trying to come up with a solution to the case.
Swaziland Praises Cuban Medical Assistance
Swaziland ´s Health Director Samuel Vusi Magagula said thanked Cuba for the contribution of their medical personnel to his country.
Cuba Condemns Politicization of Migration Issue by the United States
The Cuban government reiterated on Tuesday its condemnation of the politicization of the migration issue by the United States and called for legal, safe and orderly emigration.
Majority of Voters in Four US States Back Relations with Cuba
A majority of possible voters in the US states of Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and Tennessee back the reestablishment of relations with Cuba, according to a survey that revealed large support to the lifting of US trade and travel restrictions on the island.