Presidents Michel Martelly (Haiti) and Dilma Rosusseff (Brazil) discussed migration and cooperation-related issues in this capital before visiting the squadron of Brazilian UN blue helmets deployed here.»

The Holy See (Vatican) confirmed Tuesday the official calendar that Pope Benedict XVI will fulfil in his trips to Mexico and Cuba at the end of March. According to the Vatican press room, the Pope will leave on Friday March 23 from airport Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino, in Rome, toward the city of Guanajuato in Mexico.»

The new three-game series starting Wednesday between Sancti Spiritus and Granma involves an attractive duel between internationals Yulieski Gourriel and Alfredo Despaigne, two of the best Cuban players at present.»

The Brazilian head of state, Dilma Rousseff, left for Haiti on Wednesday, after completing an official visit to Cuba, during which she met with President Raul Castro. Earlier, both leaders toured the port of Mariel, some 50 km west of Havana, which currently undergoes a massive renovation, partially funded by the Brazilian government.»

Renowned US actor Danny Glover, an activist in favor of the release  from prison of five Cuban antiterrorists arbitrarily condemned in the United States since  1998, denounced the media silence around the case of these men, and called for justice.  »