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.»

Cuban authorities revealed some of the new pricing and accounting methodologies going into effect as the country moves toward monetary unification.»

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, 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.»

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appreciated today the true value of late President of the Bolivarian Revolution Hugo Chavez” work, calling him a timeless leader.»

Venezuelan Defense Minister, Carmen Melendez highlighted today the civic-military unity of the country, lesson of the deceased President Hugo Chavez, which first year of his death is commemorated today.»

Across the island, Cubans paid tribute to Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez on the first anniversary of his passing. In Havana, a documentary film and a photo exhibit was opened, plus the cancellation of three postage stamps.»

Cuban President Raul Castro today paid tribute to Comandante Hugo Chavez at the Mountain Barracks, in Caracas’s 23 de Enero neighborhood, on the occasion of the first anniversary of his death. The Cuban statesman laid a white rose on the coffin where the Venezuelan revolutionary leader’s remains rest. Nicolas Maduro: Chavez is a Timeless Leader Venezuelan Defense Minister Highlights Civic-Military »

President Nicolas Maduro invited all Venezuelan citizens to take part on events to commemorate a year of the death of Bolivarian Revolution leader Hugo Chavez, this March 5th.»

Cuban President Raul Castro arrived today in Venezuela, to attend the homage organized on occasion of the first anniversary of the passing away of Commander Hugo Chavez. Upon arrival in Maiquetía international airport, in the Venezuelan State of Vargas, the Cuban president was welcomed by Hebert Garcia, vice-president for Territorial Development, and minister of Water and Air Transportation. Venezuelan President »