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UN Commissioner Denounces ‘Arbitrary’ Arrests in Cuba

The High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations (OHCHR), Navi Pillay, said on Wednesday that the recent arrests of activists in Cuba may be “arbitrary”.

Cuban Exiles in Spain Demand Release of Dissident

The Observatorio Cubano de Derechos Humanos, made up of Cuban exiles living in Spain, on Wednesday demanded the release of dissident Antonio Rodiles, who was arrested last week in Havana.

Runoff Elections in Eastern Cuba

The second round of elections of delegates to municipal assemblies in the cities of Santiago de Cuba and Palma Soriano will take place this Sunday, announced the National Electoral Commission on Wednesday.

Brazil-Cuba: Full steam ahead

With little hoopla, Brazil has become Cuba’s second trade partner in Latin America. The trend is rising, according to basic data: In 2011, the bilateral trade exchange rose by 45 percent, compared with 2010, when it totaled US$501.4 million. This year, it is expected to close at $1 billion.

Cuba’s Critical Observatory Joins in Disaster Relief Collections

The Critical Observatory Network (OC) of Cuba, announced that the organization will begin collecting humanitarian aid for the victims of Hurricane Sandy in the east of the island.

Havana Film Festival to Honor Young Filmmakers

In its 34th edition, the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema, will be dedicated to youth and will also honor the centenary of cinema in Puerto Rico.

Cuban Badminton Player Debuts in Suriname Tournament

Cuban athlete Osleni Guerrero today begins his participation in the 11th International Badminton Tournament, taking place in the city of Paramaribo, Suriname, when he faces the local player Kevin Yao Lin.

Artworks Being Auctioned for Hurricane Victims

Cuban artist Nelson Dominguez today called on Cuban artists to organize an art auction to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Fidel Castro’s Biographer Attests to His Good Health

Cuban writer Katiuska Blanco, Fidel Castro’s official biographer, said in Santiago de Chile that the former president “is in good health” and “is keeping up with politics” on the island and throughout the rest of Latin America.

Cuban Explosion Ends Taiwan Series

Normally hefty Cuban bats have often underperformed in recent international events, causing a good deal of frustration and some widespread carping among loyal Antillean fans back home in the baseball-mad Caribbean nation.