Fidel Castro “recalled his past contacts with Chinese leaders, saying he has always paid attention to China’s socialist construction. He expressed admiration for China’s socio-economic achievements and China’s rising international status,” noted Xinhua.
Read MoreI always take the time to distinguish between those things that are true changes in Cuba and those other ones that are no more than camouflage. What’s new and what’s more of the same old thing.
Read MoreA Havana court sentenced 14 unnamed officials and a Chilean businessman for corruption charges in the civil aeronautics and travel industries, reported government sources on Monday. The former head of the aeronautics board General Rogelio Acevedo was removed from his powerful post when the scandal broke a little over a year ago. No mention was made whether he was one of those sentenced.
Read MoreThe award-winning Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez writes on her site today how her sister Yunia, brother-in-law and their daughter flew to Miami on Friday after winning the USA Lottery for potential immigrants.
Read MoreWith a documentary that came in at 50 million euros, the Festival of French Cinema opened in Cuba, and already the movie Oceans, by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud, has had a major impact on audiences in the capital city. The showing includes 17 feature length films and runs through June 30th at several Havana cinemas.
Read MoreThe United States should seek cooperative relations with Peruvian President-elect Ollanta Humala, a number of Andean specialists urged here Monday.
Read MoreFor the first time in the democratic history of Peru, a left-wing candidate has won the presidency. With the support of an overwhelming majority of voters in the provinces, retired lieutenant colonel Ollanta Humala defeated his right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori, whose strongest backing was in the capital, in Sunday’s runoff.
Read MoreCuban President Raul Castro met on Sunday afternoon with visiting Chinese Vice President Xi Jinging. “A total of 13 agreements in areas of mutual interest were signed at the conclusion of the official talks,” noted Granma newspaper without giving any details.
Read MoreThe band is still the voice of a generation, half in Cuba and half outside of the island because of the exodus caused by the country’s economic and political situation. Each one of their members has a very particular style, very different but at the same time complementing each other. When recording their CDs, they choose each member’s best songs and they form a musical mixture that is nothing less than pure energy and Cuban talent.
Read MoreThe family history of writer Manuel Martínez rises up in large, black letters on the walls and ceilings of his house in a low-income neighborhood of the Cuban capital. Photos and objects from times past complete this different kind of a book, which you can start reading from any point.
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