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Cuba’s Yoani Sanchez Gives Carter Peanuts

On behalf of a group of bloggers and individuals of civil society, Sanchez gave Carter products made with peanuts in the different ways they are sold in Cuba.

Carter, Castro Discuss Cuba & the World

Raul Castro reiterated Cuba’s “willingness to dialogue with the US government any topic, but also said that such talks must take place without pre conditions and with absolute respect for our independence and sovereignty.”

Carter Meets in Cuba with Yoani Sanchez

Jimmy Carter meets in Havana, Cuba on Wednesday morning with blogger Yoani Sanchez, the day after his Tuesday encounter with President Raul Castro. On Monday he met with Cardinal Ortega. Official Cuban TV and websites have blasted Sanchez in recent days putting her in the front line of what they have dubbed the “cyberwar” against Cuba’s revolution and leaders.

Castro Says Gaddafi Can Defeat NATO

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro believes that Muammar al-Gaddafi can defeat his NATO adversaries if he fights to the bitter end in his attempt to maintain power in Libya.

Granma, Villa Clara Lead Cuba Playoffs

Granma won a 15-12 slugfest over Guantanamo and Villa Clara out pitched Ciego de Avila 4-1 to take a 2-1 lead in their respective best-of-seven Cuba Eastern Division playoffs.

Carter’s First Day in Cuba

Former US President James Carter had a busy first day in Cuba on Monday. On his second visit to the island, Carter visited leaders of the Jewish community and some of their facilities. He also met with Catholic Church leader Cardenal Jaime Ortega.

Cuba Has New Economy Minister and Reform Boss

Until yesterday Cuba had an Economy and Planning minister who was also in charge of implementing the reforms in the country’s struggling economy. Now the government of Raul Castro has decided the job should be separated.

Jimmy Carter Returning to Cuba

US President Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) will make his second trip to Cuba starting Monday, March 28. Carter and his wife Rosalynn plan to be in Cuba for three days and are scheduled to meet with President Raul Castro and other Cuban officials.

Sugar Mill Delays Endanger Harvest

The production delay in nine of the 39 sugar mills grinding in the current sugar harvest could endanger the results of this campaign, Cuba’s reported IPS. Despite the government’s investments, the breakages, production interruptions and organizational deficiencies have caused the poor yields of these sugar factories.

Cuba Extends New Tobacco Variety

Cuba will extend in its tobacco plantations a new variety of this plant known as Corojo 2006, more resistant to plagues, created in the Tobacco Experimental Station of the western province of Pinar del Río, reported IPS. That region is known in the world for the quality of its tobacco leafs, used to make the famous Havana cigars.