CUBA-USA

Elian Gonzalez will attend the 18th World Festival of Youth and Students, to be held in December in Ecuador, as a guest of the Cuban delegation, it was reported this Friday.»

Before the World Trade Organization (WTO), Cuba denounced the damage the U.S. blockade has caused the island’s health sector, including blocking its ability to purchase medicines for its population.»

LASA experts recommend Washington to change policy towards Cuba.»

Bruno Rodriguez confirmed Cuba will to begin serious talks on Alan Gross.»

The Cuban Government condemned the terrorist attacks perpetrated yesterday near the finish line of a marathon in the city of Boston, in the United States, which killed three people and wounded another 176, including 17 reported in critical condition.»

US raper Jay -Z rejected the critism of congress men who questioned his recent trip to Cuba with spouse Beyonce, accusing them of laying and distorting history.»

The two American children kidnapped last week by their own parents and brought to Cuba, were returned early this morning to the United States thanks to the joint efforts of the two countries to end that unusual situation.»

Cuban President Raul Castro, received on Tuesday the honorable  Senator Patrick Leahy, democrat for the US State of Vermont and president pro-tempore of the US Senate and chairman of its Judiciary Committee, who is paying a visit to Cuba.»

Cuban pop group Buena Fe will perform on February 22 in the U.S. city of Miami, to promote the new album, Dial, director and lead singer Israel Rojas said in this capital today.»

It is important that the progressive movement in the United States strengthens to influence the government decisions on some issues, specifically regarding Cuba, affirmed president of Antonio Maceo brigade Andres Gomez.»