Prominent Cuban musicians and bands such as “Los Van Van “, NG La Banda and Manolito Simonet will participate in the 1st Cuban Timba Music Festival in New York on June 16.»
Blog Archives June 2012
Fidel’s Reflections: Conducts Hard to Forget
In his most recent reflection, Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro Ruz, refers to German Erich Honecker, to whom he “keeps the deepest feelings of solidarity”.»
Cuban Boxing: Grand Champion Teofilo Stevenson Died
Fidel: “Teofilo Stevenson deserves the recognition of the Cuban people for his athletic success derived from his discipline, his dedication to the sport, his courage, his moral (…) We believe that he set an example even more valuable than that, and it’s evidenced in the moment he was spoken of the possibility of winning a million dollars.»
Antilles’ Oldest Fossils Found in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
The fossils discovered at Domo Zaza, in the southern region of Sancti Spiritus, are among the oldest so far found in the Antilles islands. It was such affirmed by Alejandro Romero Emperador, president of the Speleology Association of Cuba.»
The Chorrera Slaughter
On June 11, 1962, counterrevolutionary gangs kidnapped and murder eight young workers who were gathering information for future hydraulic projects to be constructed in the southern region of Sancti Spiritus. This action was part of the US sinister Mangoose Plot.»
Chavez to Register his Candidacy for Presidential Elections
Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez will register today his candidacy before the Electoral National Council in view to the elections on Oct. 7.»
Evo Morales Named Quinoa Special Ambassador to FAO
Bolivian President Evo Morales will be named the Quinoa Special Ambassador to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, on Monday.»
Raul Castro Meets Spain’s Communist Party Secretary
President Raul Castro, First Secretary of Cuba’s Communist Party (PCC) Central Committee, met with Spain”s Communist Party general secretary Jose Luis Centella, who is visiting Cuba.»
Reflections by Comrade Fidel: What are the FC?
The leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro explains that they are a method to convey his knowledge to the Cuban officials responsible for the production of foodstuffs.»
Yulieski Gourriel, the All Star Team, and other Issues
“It is the result of the training I had”, said Yulieski Gourriel, the only member of the Roosters baseball squad included in the All Star Team, when interviewed by Escambray.»