The 9th Congress of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC), was closed this Saturday with the presence of Army general Raul Castro, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Party, and president of the Councils of State and Ministers. We feel proud of our women, of our people, of what we have done so far, he said. He also »
Blog Archives March 2014
Cuban Women Federation Congress Starts in Havana
The 9th Congress of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) begins today with the participation of 373 delegates representing the whole country at Havana’s Conference Center, to debate issues related to the role of women in the society.»
International Commission of Inquiry Underway in London (+photos)
Renowned figures from Cuba and other countries, and victims of terrorism against that Caribbean country are discussing at an investigating commission in London the case of the Cuban antiterrorist fighters unjustly condemned in the United States.»
Anti-Polio Vaccination Campaign Starts in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
From this Friday until March 13, the first stage of the 53rd Anti-Polio Vaccination Campaign will be held in this Cuban central province, and throughout the island.»
Raul Castro Returns Cuba after Honoring Hugo Chavez
President Raul Castro returned to Cuba yesterday afternoon, after participating in Venezuela in the activities in honor to the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, Hugo Chavez, Granma newspaper reported today.»
New Archaeological Findings in Sancti Spiritus
New structures that could be taken as the columns and façade foundations of the Franciscan church that once existed in Sancti Spiritus, were unveiled this Wednesday as part of the archeological investigation being carried out around Serafin Sanchez Park.»
Cuba Names New Minister of Culture
The Cuban Council of State, at the suggestion of its president, has agreed to release Rafael Bernal as Minister of Culture, replacing him with Julian Gonzalez, current deputy minister within the ministry.»
Cuba Publishes Monetary Unification Methodologies
Cuban authorities revealed some of the new pricing and accounting methodologies going into effect as the country moves toward monetary unification.»
United Kingdom Denies Visa to Cuban Antiterrorist Fighter Rene Gonzalez
The government of the United Kingdom denied visa to Cuban antiterrorist fighter Rene Gonzalez, invited to the International Commission of Inquiry about the case of the Five, to be run on March 7-8 in London.»
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica Granted Human Rights Association to Award
Uruguayan President, Jose Mujica, will be awarded with the Monsignor Leonidas Proaño Prize, delivered by the Latin American Association for Human Rights (ALDHU) to those who defend peace, justice and civil rights.»