Cuba’s National Elections Commission called satisfactory the arrangements for the Oct. 21st nomination of candidates to make up the Municipal Assemblies of the People’s Power with the run-offs set for October 28th.»

Cuba denounced at the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) limitations on access to radioactive materials for health and food security as a result of the U.S. blockade on the island.»

After the power failures reported in western and central Cuba this Sunday night, electric service tends to go back to normality, although experts consider the possibility of new electrical faults this Monday during the so-called peak hours.  »

Cuban president Raul Castro sent a congratulatory message to his Angolan counterpart Jose Eduardo Dos Santos for the victory of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), in the general elections of August 31.»

Former U.S. President James Carter said that his country and Cuba could hold a “more sincere” dialogue if the island is removed from Washington’s controversial list of state sponsors of terrorism.»

President Juan Manuel Santos said today that time is “perfect, astral”, to carry out the peace process begun by the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC), which could be concluded in the coming six to eight months.»

Members of the Chilean Movement in Solidarity with Cuba urged the US administration to release the five Cuban antiterrorists held in the U.S. since 1998.»

Sprinter Yunidis Castillo earned Cuba to climb in the general standings by winning the gold medal in the 100m T46 category, in the XIV Paralympic Games in London.»

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) called today the inhabitants of the South American country to participate in the open process with the government, to end five decades of armed conflict.»

The Cuban Revolution has had a historical commitment towards peace in Colombia and the efforts aimed at putting an end to the political, social and military conflict in that Latin American and Caribbean sister nation.»