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Havana Film Festival Set for Dec. 3-13

Next month, from December 3 to 13, the public will once again stampede to the country’s movie theaters. The 37th Havana Film Festival will be an opportunity to get one’s bearings with respect to the most recent in film production in Latin America and cast a glance at film productions from other parts of the globe.

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Jazz…and More at Havana Festival

Everything is ready for the 31st International Jazz Plaza Festival, to be held from December 17 to 20, dedicated to the music genres that have an impact on jazz music. The festival will lay special emphasis on the music traditions of African, Latin American and Caribbean countries.

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WINNERS of the 7th HT Photo Contest

Today we are pleased to present the winners of the 7th HT Cuba Photo Contest. Of the winning photos, two were taken by Cubans, one by a US citizen and three by Israelis. Congratulations to the participants, and to the 20 judges who devoted considerable time over a month.

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Cuba Authorizes a US Company to Open Assembly Plant

Cuban authorities authorized for the first time a US company to set up shop in the Special Development Zone of Mariel, located about 40 kilometers west of Havana. Nonetheless, for Cleber tractor company to begin to operate a tractor factory in Cuba, it still must receive approval by the United States Treasury Department.

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U.S. official: No plans to change Cuban Adjustment Act

Deputy Secretary Mayorkas highlighted that there is no change in U.S. immigration policy and the Administration has no plans to alter the Cuban Adjustment Act. Safe, legal, and orderly migration from Cuba to the United States and the full implementation of the existing migration accords with Cuba is a top priority for the United States.

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