The XXI International Book Fair came to a close in esatern Cuba after 25 days in which printed letters took over major cities, since the opening in Havana on February 9.»

Central Electoral Commission (CEC) Head Vladimir Churov on Monday announced the extra-official result of the presidential elections, in which Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin won 63.75 percent of votes.»

Salvador Valdes Mesa in Sancti Spiritus: “Unions need to persuade, challenge, guide, convince and be felt in order to be more credible, otherwise they lose their prominence “»

More than 8 000 cubic meters of aggregates have been processed during the first two months of the year in the Algaba Quarry in Trinidad, southern  Sancti Spiritus, which reports an increase in the production capacity of the plant.»

The variety of artistic performances from six provinces distinguishes the 15th National Amateur Theater Festival Olga Alonso, officially opened in Fomento, Sancti Spiritus, with a cultural gala in the Silvino Aguila Cinema .»

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba welcomes Pope Benedict XVI, who will visit the Caribbean island on March 26-28. The institution described as good news the Pope’s visit, which has generated a particular enthusiasm in communities and catholic parishes, according to a communique published in Granma newspaper on Friday.»

Members of the Peace Boat, on a visit to Cuba, expressed their satisfaction for the meeting held on Thursday with Commander in Chief Fidel Castro at Havana’s Convention Center.»

A moving letter was sent by Rene Gonzalez, one of the five Cuban heroes, to his brother Roberto, who continues in critical condition in Havana, suffering with cancer. Up next, we bring you the English version of this letter, published by the www.freethefive.org web site:»

Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro met at Havana’s Convention  Center on Thursday with the over 700 members of the Peace Boat, who arrived in Cuba on the same day as part of their world crossing.»

“Here I go, taking flight like a condor,” President Hugo Chavez said in his first message to the Venezuelan people through his Twitter account, Granma newspaper reported on Thursday.»