The governments of Cuba and Cyprus signed Tuesday eight collaboration agreements in sectors such as agriculture, energy, the environment and sports, as part of the visit of Cypriot President Demetrio Christofias to the Caribbean country.
Read MoreHonduras’s de facto government under the leadership of Roberto Micheletti is coming under increasing international pressure to restore civil liberties, reopen closed television stations, and negotiate a solution to the coup crisis that was brought to a head by the clandestine return of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, who has been taking refuge in the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa for the past week.
Read MoreCuba and Vietnam signed an agreement Monday through which the Asian country – will assist Cuba to increase its rice production. Vietnam is one of the world’s top five rice producers and the third leading exporter of the grain after Thailand and India and ahead of the United States.
Read MoreThe Zaza Dam, Cuba’s principal reservoir, is currently at only 21 per cent of its capacity, due to the deficit in rainfall. The drop in water level could affect the Sur de El Jibaro rice complex, in the central province of Sancti Spíritus
Read More“Since the celebration of the General Debate one year ago, important events have occurred in the international arena. Climate change is now more visible and dangerous. The economic crisis became intense and global. Social exclusion increased,” said Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez at the UN General Assembly on Monday.
Read MoreA top UN official said on Monday that it “would be a disaster” if Honduran police and soldiers attack the Brazilian embassy where ousted President Manuel Zelaya is holed up, reported AP from New York. The defiant attitude of the coup leaders – who have not been recognized as legitimate by a single country in the world – is coming to a head with growing protests and increased military repression unfolding.
Read MoreHowever the crisis in Honduras turns out, Brazil has stepped up its profile as a leader on the international stage. “It has stopped being the friendly behind-the-scenes conciliator and has decidedly joined the leadership game.”
Read MoreWith ousted President Manuel Zelaya installed at the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa, the Honduran military and its civilian supporters who seized power on June 28 continue to play big stakes poker. The coup leaders continue to snub the entire United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS), as well as stymie any attempts to mediate the crisis. Their latest move was to issue a decree “allowing them to suspend freedom of speech, ban protests and suspend media groups.” A radio and TV station were raided on Monday.
Read MoreThe Cuban population should no longer “expect the government is going to solve all of its problems,” according to Communications Minister Ramiro Valdes. The Cuban population is currently being asked to participate in a round of brainstorming at workplaces and neighborhood gatherings to discuss ways to address the island’s serious problems.
Read MoreIn the last couple days Cuba has been visited by the Presidents of Vietnam, Chipre and Palestine. Now, three African leaders, from Algeria, Mali and Zambia are scheduled to start their week on the Caribbean island.
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