A guayabera shirt owned by antiterrorist fighter Fernando González Llort, one of the five Cuban heroes held in US prisons, was donated to the Guayabera Socio-Cultural Project in Sancti Spiritus.»

Marino Murillo, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba, on Wednesday was received by Li Changchun, top leader of the Chinese homologous organization, who was briefed about the results of the 1st PCC National Conference.»

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced that, in the coming days, he will undergo a new surgery in Cuba, which will be performed by the same medical team that removed a cancerous tumor from his pelvic region last year.»

The most important and expected cultural event held in Cuba every year, the International Book Fair, is underway in the central province of Sancti Spiritus. The 21st edition is dedicated to Zoila Lapique, Ambrosio Fornet and the cultures of the Caribbean.»

Despite the increased birth rate and the diminution of babies born underweight in Sancti Spiritus in 2011, low birth rate is still a problem in this central Cuban territory. This year, 259 low weight babies have been so far born (40 less than in 2011).»

Sancti Spiritus Roosters are hosts to Las Tunas Woodcutters as actions continue on Tuesday in the 51st Cuban Baseball National Season. The lumbermen top the East along with Villa Clara Orangemen by holding a 33-20 record.»

Carlos Perez Palacio won the Go National Championship by defeating Santiago Alvarez Marin during the final day of the tournament held in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba. Second and third positioned participants were local residents.»

The Council of State, at the request of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba(PCC), has appointed Adel Yzquierdo, the current minister of Economy and Planning, as vice president of the Council of Ministers, it was reported on Monday.»

Fans of nature will have a special moment within the 21st international Book Fair to be held in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, from February 22nd to 26th. This one-of-the-kind opportunity will allow residents in the central Cuban province to have an approach at the naturalist side of Nuñez Jimenez.»

After a long period of medical treatment, former baseball player Lourdes Gourriel, son to Sancti Spiritus, a central Cuban province, recovers in Havana from a cardiovascular affection detected in January.»