Before the World Trade Organization (WTO), Cuba denounced the damage the U.S. blockade has caused the island’s health sector, including blocking its ability to purchase medicines for its population.»

The President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), Kenia Serrano, arrived in El Salvador for a three-day official visit.»

The Cuban textile industry specializing in the production of the traditional Cuban shirt, guayabera, will for the first time feature a collection of guayaberas for children, at Havana International Fair—FIHAV 2013,  scheduled to be held from November 3 to 9, 2013.»

The Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) wished prompt recovery to Argentinian President, Cristina Fernandez, who has improved after surgery.»

The website www.baseballdecuba.com, which last Tuesday released a false piece of news saying that Sancti Spiritus hurler Ismel Jiménez Santiago was in the Dominican Republic, offered an apology to the athlete and explained why the story was published.»

The Provincial Festival of Youth and Students will be held in Sancti Spirtus, central Cuba, on 11th and 12th October, under the slogan “Youth united against imperialism, for a world of peace, solidarity, and with social changes”.»

Sancti Spiritus hurler Ismel Jimenez denies the piece of news  spread by www.baseballdecuba.com entitled: Ismel Jimenez Leaves Cuba for a Future in the MLB.»

Nearly 24 hours after the surgery that President Cristina Fernandez underwent to drain a hematoma on her brain, her condition remains good.»

Over 2 300 cancer patients have been so far treated this year at Camilo Cienfuegos General Hospital’s chemotherapy room, in the central Cuban province of Sancti Spiritus.»

Over 4 500 children attending first grade of primary education in Sancti Spiritus, became members of the Jose Marti Pioneer Organization (OPJM).»