Heavy rains in western Cuba caused serious damages to various ecosystems of the region, as well as social and economic facilities, reported Prensa Latina. The constant rain left over 100 and 200 mm of accumulated rain in places like Isabel Rubio, Guane, and San Juan y Martinez, while the prolonged floods “could cause deforestation in certain points.”
Read MoreThe family of Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya, who died almost a year ago in a car accident, has taken up exile in the United States. A relative confirmed in Havana that Acevedo and the children of Paya traveled a few days ago to the US.
Read MoreDayon Robles, an Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder in the 110 meter hurdles, made official his comeback by announcing his participation at the Memorial Primo Nebiolo XIV, which will be held in the Italian city Turin.
Read MoreThe theme of the meeting between Cuban VP Diaz-Canel and the Syrian envoy, was the state of the conflict in Syria, where the UN has accused government forces of murder, torture, rape, forced displacement, forced disappearances and other acts, many of which are carried out systematically against civilians.
Read MoreTropical Storm Andrea, the first of the hurricane season, intensified over night as it moves on a course towards the Florida Big Bend where it is expected to reach the coast later Thursday.
Read MoreTropical Storm Andrea formed on Wednesday northwest of Cuba in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving slowly north-northeast on a collision course with mid/north western Florida predicted for some time Thursday afternoon/evening.
Read MoreRains are expected to fall at times until Sunday associated with Tropical Storm Andrea which formed today in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving in a north-northeasterly direction. The weather in Cuba will improve starting on Sunday.
Read MoreThe Ernest Hemingway Museum at Finca Vigia, in coordination with the Hemingway Chair of the International Institute of Journalism and the Cuban National Cultural Heritage Council, announce the 14th International Ernest Hemingway Colloquium to be held June 20th to 23rd, 2013, in Havana, Cuba.
Read MoreThe Tampa Chamber of Commerce is involved in trying to promote a growing relationship between that Florida city and Cuba, something that dates back to the 16th Century. A total of over 90,000 Cuban-Americans now live in the greater Tampa area. A delegation of 38 of its members recently visited the island and the following is a press release we received from the Chamber.
Read MoreThe Giraldo Cordova Cardin International Boxing Tournament opens today at the Kid Chocolate arena in Havana, with the participation of 157 boxers from 20 countries, including two Cuban squads.
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