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Miami Conference on the Cuban Five

Cuban organizations in Miami held a conference yesterday to clarify the status of the Cuban Five convicted in the United States.

Cuba Changes & Anti-Corruption Fight

The issue of corruption was again put on the table at the Council of Ministers session. Announced this time was the arrest of those involved in four criminal operations involving managers, officials and workers in the field of commerce.

Cuba Refinery Ahead of Production Plan

The refinery — the first ALBA project materialized in Cuba — has processed more than 81.2 million barrels of oil since its inception. Since 2007, more than 780 ships loaded with Venezuelan crude have landed at the docks of this plant.

Cuba Uses Vietnamese Rice Growing Methods

Due to positive results achieved to date, Cuba plans to extend Vietnamese rice production techniques in the cultivation of 100,000 acres of farmland.

“Bridges and More Bridges” Seminar at Havana Festival

Immigration can be considered the great theme of the 21st century given its presence and the increasing intensity in Latin American cinematography and the production of Latino filmmakers in the US.

Cuba Supports Syria at the UN

The resolution of condemnation of the Syrian government was approved by 37 votes in favor, 6 abstentions and 4 votes against: Russia, China, Cuba and Ecuador.

Frank Pierson at the Havana Film Festival

The screenwriter and former director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences , gave a talk today at the Hotel Nacional in Havana, the traditional host of the Havana Film Festival.

Final Declaration Adopted at Caracas Summit

The presidency of the regional body was conferred to Chile, while the next meeting place for the organization will be in Cuba.

Cuba Takes 5th in Volleyball World Cup

Cuba defeated Egypt today, three sets to one, and finished with seven wins and four defeats in its performance in men’s World Cup Volleyball at Tokyo, which was won by Russia. The showing won the islanders a ticket to the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Cuba’s Foreign Trade Analyzed

The report considered it essential to have information about the elements that govern the activities related to the sector. In addition, it assessed the work done with that aim by the Center for the Promotion of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment in Cuba.