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Director of Cuban National Choir Receives Award in Germany

The director of the National Choir of Cuba, Digna Guerra, received the 2012 Echo Klassic Award in Germany for her album El Canto quiere ser luz, recorded by the MDG record label.

Inter-American Press Association Criticizes Lack of Freedoms in Cuba

The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) will vote today on a report denouncing the “absolute repression of individual liberties and the freedom of the press and expression” in Cuba, during its 68th general assembly, to be held on Friday in Sao Paulo.

Spanish Gov. on Carromero Sentencing

Spanish political activist Carromero Angel was sentenced to four years in prison in Cuba for manslaughter in the traffic accident that killed dissidents Oswaldo Paya and Harold Cepero.

Cuba Allows Citizens to Travel Abroad

Beginning January 14, 2013, Cuba will allow its citizens to travel abroad without first obtaining exit permits, a key, and long awaited reform of President Raul Castro. They will be able to leave the island with a valid passport and visa from the country of destination.

FIFA to Question Cuba over AWOL Players

FIFA president Joseph Blatter will personally request explanations from Cuban sports authorities over the defection of three to four players before the qualifying match against Canada in Toronto last Friday.

Carromero gets 4 years for dissidents’ death

Spanish politician Angel Carromero, 27, was sentenced to four years in jail in Cuba over the traffic accident in which Cuban dissident leader Oswaldo Paya was killed in July.

Cuban Dissidents Left Out of Spanish Embassy Celebration

The Spanish Embassy in Cuba celebrated Dia de la Hispanidad (Hispanic Day, or “Columbus Day” in the United States) on October 12 with a reception in which no dissidents, opposition bloggers or anti-Castro journalists were invited.

Short-Legged Cuba Loses WC Qualifier

While the Cuban media did report that the island’s soccer team lost its latest World Cup qualifier to Canada 3-0 on Friday, it did not mention the fact that they played with no reserves after the desertion of four players who reportedly fled to the United States.

Cuba Not on Path of Tropical Storm Rafael

Tropical Storm Rafael formed in the eastern Caribbean on Friday and is heading on a course that would keep it far from Cuba.

Cuba: Fidel’s Son Says Dad OK

“The Commandante is fine, doing his daily things, reading, doing exercises”, said his son Alex Castro at the inauguration of a photo exhibit in the city of Guantanamo, reports journalist Arlín Alberty Loforte on Friday on her blog.