The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and its allies reached a majority in the national political arena after triumphing in 212 council halls during Sunday’s municipal elections.»
Debates Begin at World Youth Festival in Ecuador
The 18th World Festival of Youth and Students opened doors to debates among representatives of the world youth, coming from 83 nations at Quito’s Bicentenary Park.»
Sancti Spiritus Pays Tribute to Internationalist Heroes
Sancti Spiritus residents and authorities accompanied this Saturday the relatives of the internationalist martyrs, during the pilgrimage to the cemeteries where their remains are kept.»
Cuban Youth Delegation Warmly Welcomed in Ecuador
Dozens of Ecuadorians warmly welcomed the Cuban delegation to the 18th World Festival of Youth and Students, which arrived in this capital today.»
Films from Around the World at Havana Film Festival
Recent productions of German, Czech, Polish, South Korean and Caribbean cinematography will be shown in parallel screenings in the coming days as part of the 35th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana.»
Official Mourning in Cuba over Death of Nelson Mandela
Cuba has declared a period of Official Mourning until midnight on December 7th and a period of National Mourning on Sunday December 8th, on the death of former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.»
Cuba Willing to Engage in Dialogue with the United States
Cuba reiterated its willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States to find a solution “on reciprocal bases” to the case of U.S. citizen Alan Gross, who is serving a sentence here for violating Cuban law.»
Cuban FM Says Cooperation with Africa Comes from Deep Convictions
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said that the tour carried out by regional countries and ended today in Angola is part of the deep convictions to cooperate with the African continent.»
The Strange Case of Sancti Spiritus Roosters
The 53 Cuban Baseball National Season got to game 24 last Tuesday, and Sancti Spiritus Roosters are placed at the bottom of the general standings with an 8-16 record.»
Sancti Spiritus Promotes Children’s Right Days
Although Cuban children and teenagers might be considered far from having their rights undermined, Sancti Spiritus and the rest of the island’s provinces hold the For a World of Rights days since last November 20 through the same day next year.»