Blog Archives April 2013

Cuba Reaffirms Commitment to Back Haiti Development

Cuba will continue to support the Haitian people according to their needs and its authorities can count on us, Cuban First Vice President, Miguel Diaz-Canel reiterated this Friday upon arrival in Haiti.»

Online Discussion on Human Rights in Cuba

Representatives of the Cuban civil society are carrying out an online debate this Friday about human rights in the island, in which its organizers expect participation of various Internet users from different parts of the world.»

Rene Gonzalez in Cuba for Private Visit

René Gonzalez, one of the five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters unjustly convicted in the United States, is in Havana on a private and family visit, national media reported.»

Canadian Solidarity Brigade Arrives in Cuba

The 12th Che Guevara Solidarity Brigade, made up of Canadians, is arriving this Thursday in Cuba to carry out a full schedule of activities to demonstrate support for Cuba.»

Venezuelan Authorities Arrest Alleged US Agent

Venezuelan authorities announced this Thursday the arrest of US citizen Timothy Hallet, linked to actions of violence staged in this country following April 14 presidential elections.»

Cuban Yarisley Silva Wins U.S. Rally

Cuban pole vaulter Yarisley Silva holds today the championship title from the “Pole Vault in the Mall” contest held in the U.S. city of Des Moines, with a four meters, 82 centimeter leap.»

FARC-EP Thanks U.S. Congressmen for Supporting Peace Talks

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) expressed their thanks to U.S. congressional representatives for supporting the peace process that seeks to end the armed conflict that has lasted more than half a century.»

UN General Assembly Honours Oscar Niemeyer

Late Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, one of the designers of the Crystal Palace which houses the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, will be subject this Thursday of a tribute in the General Assembly.»