Speaking at the opening session of the 128th Assembly of the World Inter-Parliamentarian Union (IPU), being held in Ecuador, President Rafael Correa denounced the U.S. blockade of Cuba, which has been condemned 21 consecutive times at the United Nations.»

French-Canadian academic Herve Fischer highlighted today the priority given by the Cuban government to the formation of youths in careers of computer programming.»

The exhibit “Martí entre Tala y Semilla” by Cuban artist Jorge Duporté was inaugurated today at the Gallery of the Botanic Garden in Berlin.»

Cuban badminton athlete Osleni Guerrero (silver medal in the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2011) classified today for the semifinals of the International GIRALDILLA Tournament, category Future Series, in Havana.»

Peace talks for Colombia begin today a recess until April 2, after the end of a cycle in which progresses in the issue of access and land use were achieved, the parties stated in this capital.»

Cuba is celebrating World Water Day with the development of new collaborative projects with foreign governments and organizations, aimed at solving problems in the management of water resources across the country.»

With a total of 1 382 votes, Sancti Spiritus hurler Ismel Jiménez was elected as Cuba’s most popular baseball player, in the survey made prior to the 26th All-Star Game to take place this weekend in this territory.»

Participants in the 15th Congress of Computer Science in Education called for a greater socialization of knowledge through school networks as part of strategies for cooperation and integration.»

The Cuban double José Antonio Guerra and Jeinkler Aguirre won today the bronze medal in the synchronized platform at the World Diving Series in this city.»

Acting President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, announced the government secured funds for the payment of pensions and reported on the design of strategies for the regulation of new and used vehicles prices.»