Rules adopted for the income of Cuban elite athletes are already effective, Granma newspaper reported.»

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet called congress people to approve as soon as possible her tax-reform proposal, which she said will allow collecting more funds for social projects, especially education.»

Uruguayan President Jose Mujica rejected the U.S. economic blockade against Cuba and warned about the attempts to impose sanctions on Venezuela.»

Eighty-four percent of Cubans with diabetes mellitus have a life expectancy of nearly 78 years, similar to that of those who have not suffered the disease, the Granma newspaper reported.»

Significant investments have been scheduled this year for the tourism area.»