Escambray ENGLISH EDITION
Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro thanked Cuba for the care provided to President Hugo Chavez, who is now undergoing medical treatment at the Military Hospital in Caracas.»
February, 2013
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19 February
Cuban Boxers Compete in Dominican Republic
Seven Cuban boxers led by Olympic champion Roniel Iglesias, arrived in the Dominican Republic to participate in the XXX International Boxing Cup National Independence in the Dominican Republic.»
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18 February
Fidel Castro: We Will Continue to Fight for Justice among Human Beings
Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro addressed a letter to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez expressing his satisfaction with the Bolivarian leader’s health progress and return to Caracas on Monday.»
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17 February
Cubans Pray for Hugo Chavez Recovery
Hundreds of Cuban parishioners attended a Sunday mass for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who is recovering from cancer surgery in Havana.»
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17 February
Over One Million Cuban Children Get Anti-Polio Vaccine
Over one million Cuban children will be administered a polio vaccine between March and April to keep them protected against the disease, which could possibly cause permanent disability and death.»
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5 February
Obama Holds Talks with Business, Labor Leaders
U.S. business leaders and labor union officials are taking part in talks with President Barack Obama on Tuesday over the possibility of a guest worker program to ensure future immigrants are welcomed into the United States legally.»
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3 February
Fidel Castro Votes at Cuban General Elections
Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro cast his vote at the island’s general elections of Parliament deputies and provincial government delegates.»
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3 February
Raul Castro Tours Santiago de Cuba Hurricane-Hit Areas
President Raul Castro visited some areas damaged by hurricane Sandy in the eastern Cuban province of Santiago de Cuba, where he checked the progress of the recovering work, revealed the national media today.»
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2 February
WHO Praises Cuban Fight against Cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed the advancement of Cuba’s biotechnology to fight cancer, which is the second major cause of death on the island after cardiovascular diseases.»
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2 February
Over 8 Million Cubans to Vote on Sunday
Over eight million Cuban citizens will go to the polls tomorrow, Sunday, to elect 612 Parliament deputies, said the president of the National Electoral Commission Alina Balseiro.»
