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US-Cuba Migration Talks Pushed Back

An anonymous US State Department official was cited by The Voice of America as informing on the delayed talks but gave no reason. The first round of negotiations took place last July.

EU Parliament Speaker Down on Cuba

The Czech Republic has been one of the most outspoken critics of the Cuban government. However, in January 2010, Spain takes over the helm of the 27 nation EU for a sixth month term and the possibility of improved ties with Cuba are expected to get a higher profile during that period.

Racial Debate Enters US-Cuba Conflict

Necessary debate on the persistence of racial discrimination in Cuban society could find itself trapped in the old conflict between Havana and Washington following accusations made by a group of US African-American intellectuals, which were rejected by their counterparts of this Caribbean nation.

Doing Voluntary Work…Voluntarily

These were nothing other than acts of volunteer labor, for which I will receive no money or medals – nor does that interest me. When participating —of my own will— in each of those activities, I felt it was worthwhile when it was really voluntary and the objective was to do something useful, without fear or opportunism behind it.

Honduras: Analysis and Perspectives

While the Honduran people and the international community still await the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) to provide concrete data on the November 29 elections, the resistance celebrated the victory of abstentionism. They again took over the capital’s streets with an unprecedented number of vehicles forming a caravan.

Cuba & South Africa Increase Collaboration

The governments of Cuba and South Africa agreed to increase bilateral collaboration in some 11 sectors, including mining, energy and agribusiness, according to the Joint Declaration released at the close of the Intergovernmental Commission for Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held in the Cuban capital.

EU Official Wants New Cuba Policy

The European Union (EU) should consider a change of policy toward Cuba if the United States changes its relations with the island, affirmed Catherine Ashton, the bloc of 27’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, during a press conference in Madrid. Relations with the Caribbean country will be one of the Spanish presidency’s priorities in that bloc during the first half of 2010.

El Salvador VP Visits Cuba

El Salvador Vice President Salvador Sánchez Cerén will arrive today in Cuba on a working visit, reported IPS. Both nations re-established relations this year after the triumph of the left-wing Mauricio Funes in last March’s elections. Now the only country in the hemisphere without diplomatic relations with Cuba is the United States.

Combating Violence from the Community

With more than a decade of experience working in the community, Zulema Hidalgo thinks that citizens in Cuba are vitally concerned about violence. Physical aggression is the type most noticed and suffered by people. However, Cuba has a major problem with psychological violence. Zulema believes that actions to counteract it must include the promotion of lifestyle changes.

Important Film Editors Teach in Cuba

Editors who worked with renowned film directors such as Orson Welles, Ingmar Bergman and Rainer Werner Fassbinder are giving a series of lectures on that speciality in the International Film and Television School of San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba, reported sources from this teaching centre, which this year has an enrolment of 117 students from 28 countries.