Hugo Chavez continues to progress from stable to favorable condition, said Venezuela’s executive vice-president Nicolas Maduro.»

The President of the Cuban Councils of State and Ministers, Army General Raul Castro, described the ongoing update of the Cuban Economic Model as positive as he said that the process is giving firm steps into major issues.»

The Cuban National Assembly of People’s Power (Parliament) agreed today to send a message of solidarity to the Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, who is recovering from surgery.»

Cuban President Raul Castro attends on Thursday the plenary session of the National Assembly of the People’s Power, in which the economic plan and budget for 2013, as well as the performance of both aspects this year, are to be submitted to approval. The Parliament deputies, of around 600 members, »

Sancti Spiritus hurler Ismel Jimenez obtained his 3rd victory in Cuba’s  52 national season by beating Matanzas 2×0, in its own headquarters.»

Raul Castro stressed that leaders must take training courses on economic subjects, which is crucial for the successful implementation of new economic measures.»

Cuban Minister of Informatics and Communications, Maimir Mesa, said today to the Parliament that studies and projects to enhance the social use of the Internet and reduce costs in the mobile phone service are in progress.»

Sancti Spiritus eight governmental bodies hold a special session this December 16th, to nominate the candidates to the Provincial Assemblies of the Peoples’s Power, and the delegates to Parliament.»

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is on a post-operatory stage following a surgical procedure on Tuesday, said executive vice-president Nicolas Maduro.»

After beating Matanzas 5×2, Sancti Spiritus added to some other four squads that share the second place in the general standings of Cuba’s 52 baseball national season, with a 7-4 record.»