Cuba’s On-Going Medical Aid to Haiti
While the massive Cuban medical aid to Haiti —both before and after the January 12th earthquake— is continuously a topic of the Cuban media, in most of the international press it is a buried story.
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Cuba “A Ghost” Without Young People
“I think we should reflect and we must listen to the youth,” said Silvio Rodriguez, adding, “a country without young people is destined to be a shadow, a ghost.”
Read MoreOpposition asks Lula to intercede for prisoners
Around 50 imprisoned Cuban opposition members asked Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to intercede for them with his counterpart Raúl Castro when he meets with the latter next Wednesday in the Cuban capital, according to a letter released in this city. According to the dissidents, Lula, who is scheduled to arrive in Havana on Tuesday, could be “a magnificent interlocutor to get the Cuban government to decide to carry out the urgently needed economic, political and social reforms.
Read MoreHT Interview with Ret. Lt. Colonel
The socialist system is relatively new, in contrast to capitalism which has some 300 years of development behind it. Human beings are not perfect, and neither is the revolution. It is not exempt from human errors, apart from the question of whether socialism is or is not a better system.
Read MoreVuelta a Cuba Crowns Alcolea
The Vuelta a Cuba cycling competition concluded on Sunday with Arnold Alcolea of Cuba winning his second consecutive championship.
Read MoreSantiago-Tunas for Cuba Playoff Spot
Hard-hitting Las Tunas stands in the way of perennial contender Santiago de Cuba seeking another playoff opportunity. The last ticket to the postseason in the Cuban Baseball League will be decided in Las Tunas on Tuesday and possibly Wednesday when the two teams make up games that were postponed during the regular season.
Read MoreHavana Portion of Book Fair Ends
The Havana segment of the Cuba International Book Fair came to a close on Sunday. This week the highly popular event begins to move across the country where it will take place in 15 cities.
Read MoreRaul Castro to Cancun for Summit
President Raul Castro heads the Cuban delegation to a Unity Summit of Latin American and Caribbean nations to take place on Monday and Tuesday in the Mexican resort city of Cancun. Also taking place simultaneously is a meeting of the Rio Group.
Read MoreMadrid Night with Cuba’s Marta Campos
It was a magical night here in Madrid last Thursday in the company of Cuban singer/songwriter Marta Campos.
Read MoreYoung Cuban Directors Show Works
Every February, the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) presents a special exhibition in which we can enjoy what’s being done by the island’s youngest film directors. This year’s event runs from Feb. 23-28.
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