Blog Archives April 2012

Raul Castro Bids Farewell to Chavez

Cuba President Raul Castro saw his Venezuelan counterpart off Wednesday night. As highlighted by the press, Chavez underwent the second phase of the radiotherapy treatment after the surgeries he was submitted to  due to a pelvic cancer.»

Kofi Annan Visit to Iran Confirmed

Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi confirmed on Wednesday that the special envoy of the UN and the Arab League to Syria, Kofi Annan, will visit Iran next week to discuss the situation in the country. Salehi said at an Iranian cabinet meeting that Annan’s visit, originally set for this week, was postponed due to the busy schedule of the former »

Legacy of Fidel Castro Highlighted in Bolivia

The legacy of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, was highlighted at the Bolivian Government Headquarter on Tuesday, during the launch of his book: “Fidel, Guerrillero del Tiempo” (Fidel, Guerrilla of Time), in the presence of President Evo Morales.»

Book on Cuban Five Launched in Japan

The book “Estados Unidos Grotesco, Obama, Libera a los Cinco” (Grotesque United States, Obama, Free the Five), by Japanese journalist Tsuzaki Itaru, was launched in this capital in the presence of Cuban First Deputy Foreign Minister Marcelino Medina.   Itaru devoted his work to the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, and the Cuban people as a contribution to »

Cuban Youth Celebrates Half a Century Anniversary

With half a century of life, anyone can start feeling the irreversible step of the years, however, for the Cuban Communist Youth Union (UJC) this time is appropiate to gain experience, commitment and renewal. The League celebrates its 50th anniversary.»

Cuban Baseball: Roosters to Gain Foothold in the West

In order to consolidate their 4th position in the West, and thus, the ticket to play off, Sancti Spiritus Roosters will face Camaguey as visitors during Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Candido Gonzalez Stadium.»

Sancti Spiritus: Gerardo Hernandez Thanks Museum for Accepting Guayabera

“Sometime ago I read about the Guayabera Socio-Cultural Project in Sancti Spiritus, and I thought it was an excellent idea. Knowing the owners of some of the pieces on display there, we are more than pleased and honored to know that the Cuban Five will be represented in that collection…, said Cuban antiterrorist fighter Gerardo Hernandez in the letter accompanying »

Yumari Gonzalez to Track Cycling World Championship

Sancti Spiritus Yumari Gonzalez will participate  at the Track Cycling World Championships, to be held in Melbourne, Australia. Gonzalez, who returned to the track in 2011 after becoming a mother, will compete in scratch and points race.»

Correa: Necessary Presence of Cuba in America’s Summit

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa reiterated the necessary presence of Cuba in the next Summit of the Americas Monday, and confirmed that he will give a response to the invitation made by his Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos. “If you check my intervention at the 5th Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago three years ago, you will see that »