Recent productions of German, Czech, Polish, South Korean and Caribbean cinematography will be shown in parallel screenings in the coming days as part of the 35th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana.»

World leaders have paid glowing tribute to South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.»

Various U.S. political and social sectors expressed today sorrow for the death of the first black president of South Africa and iconic world leader, Nelson Mandela.»

Cuba has declared a period of Official Mourning until midnight on December 7th and a period of National Mourning on Sunday December 8th, on the death of former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.»

Just after an extended period of time in lock-down Gerardo was able to call right after hearing of the sad news of the death of Nelson Mandela and dedicated this short message.»

Cuban President Raul Castro sent a message of condolences to South African Head of State Jacob Zuma for the death on Thursday of Nelson Mandela. Official Mourning in Cuba over Death of Nelson Mandela World Leaders Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela Wide Repercussion in U.S. A. for Death of Mandela Message from Gerardo Hernandez on the passing of Nelson Mandela »

President Jacob Zuma confirmed today the death of South Africa’s former head of state, saying, “Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father.”»

Dead today at age 95 in his Johannesburg residence, Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest examples of political leadership in the history of humanity, with sacrifice and devotion to his beloved South Africa.»

World icon against racism, Nelson Mandela, died today in his Johannesburg residence at age 95 and surrounded by a large number of relatives, friends and representatives of the South African government. During 2013, his health conditions deteriorated gradually. In March, Mandela underwent an operation. From June onward, his lung problems worsened and was hospitalized in Pretoria in a “critical situation”. »

Cuba reiterated its willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States to find a solution “on reciprocal bases” to the case of U.S. citizen Alan Gross, who is serving a sentence here for violating Cuban law.»