Debit Cards Tested in Cuba
Cuba began a pilot program that will enable citizens to use debit cards in national pesos (CUPs) to buy products in stores that deal in hard-currency “convertible pesos” (CUCs).
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Cuba Revealing No Names in Colombian Peace Talks
The Cuban government is protecting the identity of its delegates participating as “guarantors” in the peace talks between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas.
Read MoreCarter Wants Serious Dialogue with Cuba
Former US President Jimmy Carter said today that his country and Cuba could achieve a more “sincere” dialogue if, among other things, Washington takes the island off its annual list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Read MoreDissident ‘Demand for Another Cuba’ Presented
The promoters of the “Citizens’ Demand for Another Cuba” formally presented their petition on Tuesday in Havana, reported the Diario de Cuba.
Read MoreUS Democratic Party Pays Homage to Cuban Dissident
The Democratic Party of US on Wednesday made public its official statement in support of an international homage for the deceased Cuban political opponent Oswaldo Paya.
Read MoreAlicia Alonso Arrives in Italy
Dance legend Alicia Alonso, the director of the National Ballet of Cuba, arrived in Italy on Wednesday to receive the 2012 Leonide Massine Award, which will be granted to her on September 8 in recognition of her lifelong artistic career.
Read MoreCuba Needs More Than $10 Million Annually for Its Sugar Industry
Cuba needs to make millions of dollars in improvements as part of the restructuring of its sugar industry, reported authorities on Wednesday at the opening of the 50th Congress of the Association of Sugar Technicians of Cuba, being held at the Havana Convention Center.
Read MoreCuban Military Officers Visiting North Korea
A high-level Cuban military delegation arrived in Pyongyang yesterday on an official visit to the Democratic Popular Republic of Korea, reports the Prensa Latina news agency.
Read MoreWeather in Havana, Sept. 6-12
Maximum temperatures will be around 32°C (90°F), while minimum temperatures will be about 25°C (77°F). The sea surface temperature will be approximately 29°C (84°F).
Read MoreVenezuela to Drill for Cuban Oil
The Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA is poised to see if three can be the charm as it begins to drill an offshore well off the coast of far western Cuba. Previous attempts by Spanish and Malaysian companies came up dry.
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