The government of the United States has confiscated more than 493 million dollars from Cuba since 2010 to date, as part of the isolationist policy and economic blockade that Washington has imposed on the Caribbean nation.»
Blog Archives April 2012
Raul Castro Welcomes Chavez Back
Cuban President Raul Castro on Sunday welcomed his Venezuelan peer, Hugo Chavez, who arrived in Cuba to undergo the third stage of radiotherapy.»
Venezuela: Chavez Urges Supporters to Mobilize
President Hugo Chavez called on revolutionary activists to deploy and mobilize to ensure a victory in the presidential elections on October 7.»
Cuba-Japan Team Finds Endangered Almiquies
An expedition of Cuban and Japanese scientists found four males and three females of almiquí (Solenodon cubanus) in El Toldo plateau, in Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, between Holguin and Guantanamo provinces.»
Cuban Residents in Brazil Back The Five
Cuban residents in Brazil reiterated their solidarity with and commitment to the struggle for the release of the five anti-terrorist Cuban fighters, unfairly held in the United States for nearly 14 years. Members of the Brasilia chapter of the Jose Marti National Association of Cuban Residents in Brazil (ANCREB) met with relatives of The Cuban Five, who are in »
Memorable Concert of Jose Maria Vitier in Sancti Spiritus
After more than 25 years away from Sancti Spiritus, renowned pianist and composer Jose Maria Vitier García-Marruz, gave a memorable concert this Friday at the local Oscar Fernandez Morera Art Gallery.»
Jose Maria Vitier to Perform Friday in Sancti Spiritus
Cuban renowned pianist and composer Jose Maria Vitier will perform this April 6th at Sancti Spiritus’s Oscar Fernandez Morera Art Gallery. This will be the second concert of his current national tour.»
Cuba: A Home for Guayaberas in Sancti Spiritus
Mainly aimed at saving the garment from forgetfulness, La Guayabera Sociocultural project was born in Sancti Spiritus in 2007. This undertaking, with no precedents in the island, has turned into a cultural experience in the community.»
Over 3 800 Women Self-Employed in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
Over 3 800 women have been so far reported self-employed in the central Cuban territory of Sancti Spiritus. According to sources from the Provincial Work and Social Security Office, figures in this respect are higher when compared with last year’s.»
Chilean Youth Leader: Fidel, Example of Struggle
Fidel has become an example of struggle, of consequence; he’s a man that transmits solidarity…, said Karol Cariola, who together with other Chilean leaders met with the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution.»