The Cuban literacy method Yo, sí puedo (Yes, I can) is seeing positive results in Argentina, where it is being implemented in prisons»
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Tributes to Fidel Castro in Hugo Chavez’s Home State
“Fidel is the father of many generations of Latin American revolutionaries, just as he is of the Cuban Revolution, of his people, of his friend Hugo Chávez,” said Adán Chávez, brother of the deceased Bolivarian Comandante, opening activities to honor Fidel on the occasion of his 90th birthday, set to take place here through the 13th Bolivia Honors Fidel Castro »
Machado Ventura Highlights Progress of Sancti Spiritus
The Second Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, José Ramón Machado Ventura, delivered key note speech at the national ceremony on occasion of the commeoration of the 26th of July in Sancti Spiritus»
Jatibonico del Sur River Basin undergoes Renovation
Work is moving forward on some 30 water supply projects ion the province, including repairs of 11 pump stations and the Siguaney-Zaza River conduit»
U.S. Authorizes Eight Airlines to Fly to Havana
This Thursday, July 7, United States Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, announced that eight U.S. commercial airlines had been authorized to operate flights to Havana»
Ecuador’s Foreign Minister Criticizes U.S. Immigration Policy
Ecuador’s Foreign Minister Guillaume Long called on the U.S. government to end to its immigration policy toward Cuba, which he described as a stimulus to illegal emigration, PL reported»
First U.S. Managed Hotel Starts Operations in Cuba
Havana’s newly named Four Points by Sheraton, the first U.S. managed hotel in Cuba in over 50 years, began operations this June 29, under the administration of the Starwood chain, in association with Cuban state enterprise Gaviota»
Cuba President Awarded Honorary Prize in Panama
The title of Doctor Honoris Causa awarded by the University of Panama to the President of the Councils of State and Ministers of the Republic of Cuba, Raúl Castro Ruz, was presented on June 27, in a moving ceremony held at the higher education institution»
Raúl Castro Welcomed Leaders Attending Signing of Colombian Peace Agreements
Army General Raúl Castro, president of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba, and Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez received the leaders attending the signing of Colombian Peace Agreements. Several heads of state came to Havana to participate in the historic event, including the Presidents of El Salvador, Salvador Sánchez Cerén, and the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina, CELAC president »
Cuban Foreign Ministry Supports Rejection of OAS Attempt to Attack Venezuela
Foreign Ministry statement supporting Venezuela’s difficult but victorious diplomatic battle against the Organization of American States’ attempt to intervene in the country’s internal affairs»