More than two million Venezuelans are registered in the great missions “Sons of Venezuela” and “Venezuela in Love Major” social programs aimed at eliminating extreme poverty in this country, President Hugo Chavez said Thursday.»

Cuban President met with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Jorge Lara, on an official visit to Cuba, Granma newspaper reported on Friday. During the meeting, both officials reviewed the good state of bilateral relations, and ratified the willingness to continue strengthening them.»

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said on Thursday that she is horrified with the plans of Bahia state police officers on strike for better wages to carry out vandalic actions to get their goal.»

Lawyer Phillip Horowitz warned that the stay under “supervised release” in the United States of Rene Gonzalez, one of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters unjustly held in that northern country, is a risk for his security.»

Natural medicine is highly demanded in Sancti Spiritus, considered one of the island’s best producers. Sources from the natural medicine producing company said that the territory still lacks a proper program to make the useful properties of the less-demanded drugs known.»

Despite losing the three game series vs. Villa Clara Orangemen, Sancti Spiritus fans left the stadium pleased with their team. Roosters took the worst part again in the Cuban baseball national season, this time facing the best team in the championship.»

On the eve of the 21st edition of the 2012’s International Book Fair in Sancti Spiritus, to take place from February 22nd to 26th, Cuba’s 4th founded village prepares facilities and programs to welcome the most important literary phenomenon celebrated in the island.»

Nearly 130 publishing houses from 27 countries, including 65 from abroad, will meet as of Thursday in Havana, at the 2012 International Book Fair.The 21st edition of the fair is dedicated to the  Caribbean culture.»

Cuban President  received Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin, who is on an official visit to Cuba. The distinguished visitor  said that her visit shows her country’s willingness to strengthen and improve bilateral relations.»

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, and Colombia’s Maria Angela Holguin, agreed on Wednesday here to commit to increase the potential of bilateral ties in several sectors.»