Cuban President Raúl Castro blasted Washington’s persistent policy of blockade against Cuba. Addressing the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement on Margarita island, Venezuela, President Raúl acknowledged that since the historic announcement in December 2014, there have been some advances in U.S.-Cuba relations, particularly the diplomatic field and cooperation in areas of mutual interest. »
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Raul Castro Arrives in Isla Margarita to Attend NAM Summit
Cuba President Raul Castro arrived this Friday, September 16th, in Venezuela, to attend the XVII Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. The Cuban Head of State was welcomed at the Commanding General Santiago Mariño Airport, of the Nueva Esparta State, by Venezuelan Vice-President Aristóbulo Istúriz, the Minister of Tourism Marleny Contrera, the Minister of Mining Development Roberto Mirabal, and Cuban Ambassador »
Cuban Foreign Minister Stresses Importance of the Non-Aligned Movement
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Non Aligned Movement Summit Begins Sessions in Venezuela
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Tributes to Fidel Castro in Hugo Chavez’s Home State
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OAS General Assembly Approves Request from Venezuela
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Cuban Foreign Ministry Supports Rejection of OAS Attempt to Attack Venezuela
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Nicolas Maduro Holds Talks with Cuban Foreign Minister
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Venezuelan President on Oficial Visit to Jamaica
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