Blog Archives December 2013

Films from Around the World at Havana Film Festival

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.»

Raul Castro Sends Condolences for Death of Nelson Mandela

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 »

World Mourns Death of Nelson Mandela

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.»

South African Leader Nelson Mandela Passes Away

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”. »