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Cuba Registers Low Infant Mortality Rate in 2011

Cuba registered an infant mortality rate of 4.9 per 1000 live births in 2011, holding alongside Canada the lowest rate in the Americas. An article published by Granma today also appointed the eastern Cuban province of Las Tunas with the lowest mortality rate of the island, with 3.5 per 1000 live births.»

Tourism in Cuba, More than Forecastings

Many Cubans feel tourism like a distant issue. It is an indifferent subject even for many others due to their scanty wages, which must be used in other daily affairs. Nevertheless, when analyzed from the nation’s point of view, tourism turns to be a way to raise fresh foreign currency.»

Daniel Ortega: Cuba is an Inspiration for Latin Americans

Without the Cuban Revolution there would not probably be any current process of Latin American rapprochement in favor of the peoples, said President Daniel Ortega in a message for the 53 anniversary of the triumph of that emancipatory exploit.»

More Surgical Operations Reported in Sancti Spiritus

The repairs carried out on Sancti Spiritus’s Camilo Cienfuegos hospital surgical theaters, the largest health institution in this central Cuban region, brought about greater stability for this health service. Thus, over 17 000 surgical operations were carried out last year.»

Cuban Solidarity Highlighted in Nicaragua

The Cuban Revolution of 1959 was the world´s most comprehensive because it had repercussions in the political, economic, social, and cultural fields, said Father Miguel d’Escoto.»

Cuban Experts Cooperate to Prevent Disasters in CentAm

The progress in a strategic work model for disaster management is the main result of Cuba’s scientific collaboration with Central American nations, said doctor Fernando Guasch Hechavarria in this city on Thursday.»

Cuba: Sancti Spiritus Achievements in 2011 Highlighted

Sancti Spiritus residents were acknowledged by the Party’s Provincial Committee in its Ordinary Session due to the results attained during the decisive 2011. Jose Ramon Monteagudo Ruiz made reference to the achievements obtained with effort in some economy items in the region.»

President Cristina Fernandez Postpones Visit to Chile

Santiago de Chile, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina)President Sebastián Piñera confirmed today the postponement of the state visit by Argentina´s President Cristina Fernández, who will undergo surgery on January 4th to treat a moderate papillary cancer in the thyroid gland.»

Correa Reiterates Condemnation of US Blockade on Cuba

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, reiterated his strong condemnation of the US blockade against Cuba, which he described as an attack against Inter American rights and the human rights of Cubans. This blockade has nothing to do with the process of changes that the Cuban people are experiencing, he affirmed.»

Tourism Facilities Renovated in Trinidad, Cuba

New services and facilities are now available for those who prefer Trinidad-Sancti Spiritus tourism destination. According to Radio Trinidad web site, rooms and furniture have been renovated in Ancon and Brisas Trinidad del Mar hotels, on occasion of the 53rd anniversary of the liberation of this ancient village.»