Hugo Chavez visits Fidel Castro
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez visited for two days former Cuban President Fidel Castro on August 13 and 14 to celebrate the Cuban Revolution leader’s 83rd birthday.
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Cuba & Ecuador Sign Tariffs Agreement
The governments of Cuba and Ecuador signed in Quito a reciprocal preferential tariffs agreement that includes 400 products from both countries. The accord follows up on with what was agreed by President Rafael Correa during his visit to the Caribbean country last January.
Read MoreJuanes: It’s time to change mentalities
The trip to Cuba and the concert for peace on September 20 is “a sign that it’s time to change mentalities,” affirmed Colombian singer Juanes. The concert will take place in the Plaza of the Revolution and tens of thousands of Cubans can be expected to attend.
Read MoreCuba Laments IOC “No” to Baseball
Cuban sports authorities and fans regretted the news on Thursday that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had voted not to return baseball to the 2016 Olympic Games after it had already been axed from the 2012 London Games.
Read MoreHonduras Violence, Coup Reps in US
A delegation of representatives of the de facto government headed by Roberto Micheletti in Honduras began to meet Thursday with State Department officials in Washington, while demonstrators demanding the return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya have been beaten and arrested in Tegucigalpa.
Read MoreFidel 83, A Discreet Celebration
Today the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, is celebrating his 83rd birthday, the fourth one that has gone by since he stepped down from power due to illness. Over this period he has keep abreast of national and international events without being involved in day-to-day politics.
Read MoreCuba Has New Ambassador to Venezuela
The Cuban government appointed Rogelio Polanco, director of the state-run Juventud Rebelde daily newspaper, as the island’s new ambassador to Venezuela, reported IPS.
Read MoreWomen Near Half of Work Force
Women represent 46 per cent of the labor force in the large civilian state sector, said Yolanda Ferrer, secretary general of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC). Nonetheless, the leader also recognized that “women are still burdened by the endless workday at home.”
Read MoreObama Gov. Wavering on Honduras
Marina Litvinsky HAVANA TIMES, August 13 (IPS) – A letter sent last week by the U.S. State Department has caused many
Read MoreSen. Mel Martinez Calls it Quits
Republican Senator Mel Martinez, known for his opposition to a softening of the half century US blockade on Cuba has suddenly resigned from his Senate seat claiming a desire to return to Florida from Washington to spend more time with his family. Martinez’ term expires in January 2011.
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