Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said here that her country is betting on Cuba’s human and economic potential, and hopes to be an important commercial and economic ally of this nation.»

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon begins today a visit to Cuba, where he will participate in the 2nd Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), on Jan. 28-29.»

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is scheduled to travel this Sunday to Havana to attend the second summit of presidents of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) set for next Tuesday.»

At least 20 special declarations are expected to be approved Sunday by national coordinators of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Abelarado Moreno revealed. Those documents deal with several topics to be discussed in the meeting of foreign ministers on Jan. 27 and in the summit of heads of state and government on »

The national coordinators of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) member nations, meet in Havana this Saturday, prior to the summit, at which they will set the common stance about important regional and international issues.»

The 2nd Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) will be a step forward in its strengthening, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated.»

Cuba expects a good tourist year in 2014, supported by initial figures, world goals, and investments to expand its offers, Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero said today.»

Argentinian president Cristina Fernández will travel to Havana to participate in the 2nd Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), to be held at the end of January, Chief of Staff Jorge Capitanich told the press.»

The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), which governs the country’s monetary policy, supports full joining of the nation to the activities of the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), sources of the institution reported.»

Cuban Vice-President Miguel Díaz-Canel welcomed this Friday the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China Chen Changzhi, who is on an official visit to the island.»