Representatives of rural governments from the Ecuadorian province of Pichincha will travel to Cuba next week to take a fist-hand look at social and community projects, public and people´s power management.
US Authorities Publish Specific Regulations on Imports of Cuban Goods
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released on Thursday the regulations on the imports of goods by US citizens authorized to travel to Cuba, in tune with Section 515.582 of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CARC) which established a list of Cuban goods eligible and others excluded from being imported into the USA.
Cuba Reiterates its Firm Support of Venezuela
Cuba´s first vice-president Miguel Diaz-Canel reiterated the island´s firm support of Venezuela and the Bolivarian Revolution as he arrived in Caracas on Thursday to attend commemorations of the second anniversary of the death of Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez.
Colombia Acknowledges Cuba Role in Peace Talks
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos stressed the role of Cuba in the advancement of the peace dialog for his country underway in Havana.
Raul Castro and Jose Mujica Meet in Montevideo
Cuban President Raul Castro and outgoing Uruguayan head of state Jose Mujica held talks in Montevideo, Uruguay, after the swearing-in ceremony for Tabare Vazquez.
US Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Cuba Tobacco Company
A ruling this week by the US Supreme Court favored Cuba in a litigation underway for several years against an American company, which was illegally marketing Dominican cigars under the Cuban brand Cohiba.
Ecuadorian Minister Praises Cuban Education Model
Ecuador's Coordinating Minister of Knowledge and Human Talent, Guillaume Long, praised the Cuban education system and said that it is not copying it what Ecuador tries to do, but learning from its advantages.
Large Majority of Hispanics in the US Favors Diplomatic Relations with Cuba
Over 70 percent of Hispanics living in the United States favors the reestablishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba, according to a recent national survey by the Florida Atlantic University (FAU).
Cuban Cardinal Applauds Talks to Reestablish Cuba-U.S.A. Bonds
Cuban Cardinal and Archbishop of Havana Jaime Ortega applauded on Monday the beginning of the process of reestablishment of relations between his country and the United States, while giving a speech at the Vatican.
Nicolas Maduro Praises Cuban Collaboration
Venezuela´s President Nicolas Maduro highlighted the role of Cuban workers in his country, particularly those in the field of healthcare.
Union of South American Nations Calls Lifting of Blockade against Cuba
The general secretary of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), Ernesto Samper, said that the lifting of US sanctions on Cuba and the evacuation of the shutting down of the US naval based in the Cuban territory of Guantanamo are issues to consider for a normalization of relations between Washington and Havana.
Venezuela and Cuba Praise Bilateral Collaboration Relations
Venezuelan foreign minister Delcy Rodriguez stressed the strong bilateral cooperation relations uniting her country and Cuba during a meeting with the island´s ambassador to Caracas Rogelio Polanco.
US Senator Furiously Reacts to Obama´s Decisions on Cuba
During a hearing Tuesday morning in Washington, Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio who has described President Obama´s decision to move towards the normalization of relations with Cuba disgraceful, showed his the real face about the most recent statements by the island on the US funding of internal subversion.
US Legislator Submits Bill against Anti-Cuba Radio and TV Transmissions
US democratic representative for Minnesota, Betty McCollum, this week submitted draft legislation to eliminate the funding by the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) of US anti-Cuba radio and TV Marti transmissions.
Cuban Foreign Minister Meets with EU Vice-President in Costa Rica
Cuban foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policies, Federica Mogherini, met January 27 in San Jose, Costa Rica, where they are attending the 3rd Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, CELAC.