Blog Archives December 2013

Fidel Castro Meets Writer Ignacio Ramonet

The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, met in his home in this capital writer, journalist, and intellectual Ignacio Ramonet, the latter posted in his social network account.»

Raul Castro Back from South Africa

Cuban president Raul Castro returned to Cuba on Saturday afternoon after meeting an intense agenda in South Africa, where he paid posthumous homage to Nelson Mandela.»

Tata Madiba Buried in Qunu

The body of Nelson Mandela, the former South African president and a global icon against racism, was buried in Qunu, Eastern Cape, around 12:40, local time, on Sunday.»

Thousands Pay Last Tribute to Nelson Mandela

South Africans have the last opportunity to pay tribute to recently deceased former president Nelson Mandela, whose mortal remains have been at Pretoria Government Palace since Wednesday.»

Raul Castro Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela at His Coffin

Cuban President Raul Castro paid tribute today here to the late South African leader Nelson Mandela, at his coffin exposed at the Union Buildings executive headquarters. During a ceremony held in Soweto on Tuesday, the Cuban president stated that the former head of the South African state was an example of integrity and perseverance in the fight to reduce poverty »

Funeral Processions Continue for Mandela

Official ceremonies to pay tribute to the recently dead ex President Nelson Mandela continued in Pretoria and Cape Town with funeral processions in the capital and a mass memorial act in the southern city of this country.»