Blog Archives February 2014

Raul Castro Closed 20th Cuban Workers’ Congress

Army General Raul Castro Ruz, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and president of the Councils of State and Ministers, closed this Saturday the 20th Congress of the Cuban Workers’ Federation, after the 1 200 delegates concluded the three-day meeting. During the final session, started at 3:00P.M., it was announced that the National Council of the workers’ »

Workers’ Congress Focuses on Economic Efficiency

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The achievement of economic efficiency amidst current transformations in Cuban society is at the center of debates at the 20th Congress of the Cuban Workers’ Confederation, which is underway at Havana’s Conventions Center.»

Mexico and Cuba Hold Inter-Parliamentary Meeting

The 14th Mexico-Cuba Inter-Parliamentary Meeting is taking place today in Mexico to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, legislators attending the event said.»

Cuban Workers Union Begin Congress Final Sessions

After one year of union debates, the 20th Congress of the Cuban Workers Union (CTC)  begins its final sessions, with the implementation of the guidelines for updating the island’s socio-economic model.»

Unmistakable Colonial-Styled Sancti Spiritus

The central Cuban city of Sancti Spiritus readies to welcome an event eagerly awaited by local residents: the celebration of the 500th foundation anniversary of the narrow streets, red-clay-tile- roof houses, and unmistakable colonial-styled village. Formerly established near Tuinucu River, the town was later on moved to the banks of Yayabo River, where residents finally settled down. Eusebio Leal Praises »