Blog Archives 2013

Flood of People will Honor Chavez in Sancti Spiritus

Sancti Spiritus workers, farmers, combatants, youth, housewives, and locals of all ages and professions will make line this Thursday to pay popular tribute to Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez Frías, who passed away Tuesday in Caracas.»

Venezuela President Hugo Chavez Passes Away

Venezuelan President Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias passed away this March 5th in Venezuela, at the age of 59, after a long battle against cancer. Vice President Nicolás Maduro called “to pray and accept the difficult moment” when talking on the television to inform the world about the fatal event. He also asked for a special deployment of the army in »

Sancti Spiritus Tourist Sector Gets off on the Right Foot

With a revenue growth in both the Cuban convertible pesos (CUC) and total currency,  the Ministry of Tourism in Sancti Spiritus reports a good beginning of the year, confirmed sources from the industry in the Cuban central province.»

Cuba Crushes China at World Baseball Classic

Team Cuba unleashed a ferocious offensive to beat China at the 3rd WBC 12×0. Homers by Alexei Bell and Jose Dariel Abreu were the first in the Fukuoka Dome Stadium, where Pool A has its venue.»

Cuban International Book Fair Heads East (+photos)

Sancti Spiritus residents bid farewell this Sunday to the 22nd International Book Fair which was dedicated to the 160th birthday anniversary of Jose Marti, historian Pedro Pablo Rodriguez, National Literature Prize winner Daniel Chavarria, and the Republic of Angola»

Book Fair Event Continues in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba (+photos)

The 22nd International Book Fair in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, goes on amidst an austere yet diverse cultural program. Over 39 000 books have been so far sold in this book event dedicated to honor the 160th birthday anniversary of Jose Marti, historian Pedro Pablo Rodriguez, National Literature Prize winner Daniel Chavarria, and the Republic of Angola.»