The Venezuelan president was received at Havana’s José Martí International Airport by his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro»
Blog Archives September 2017
Cuban Foreign Minister Talks to Telesur Journalist
Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla is interviewed by teleSUR journalist Jorge Gestoso in the United Nations’ headquarters »
Island of Puerto Rico Ravaged by Hurricane Maria
Powerful hurricane Maria caused damage, floods and left the country dismayed by the magnitude of the recovery that will be needed»
Cuba, US Hold Sixth Bilateral Meeting
The meeting took place against the backdrop of a reversal of relations following the new policy announced by the US government last June»
Drinking Water Available in Sancti Spíritus after Hurricane
The drinking water service offered by the Empresa Provincial de Acueducto y Alcantarillado (Provincial Aqueduct and Sewer Company) in Sancti Spiritus, which was severely damaged due to the passage of Hurricane Irma, has been already restored to about 290,000 clients, representing 97% of the total residents who benefit from such service in this central Cuban province. More than 10 »
Over 200 Dead in 7.1-Magnitude Quake in Mexico
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has hit central Mexico, killing at least 225 people and toppling dozens of buildings, officials said»
Cuba: Council of State Reschedules Municipal Elections
Municipal election has been rescheduled for November 26, this year, with a second round on December 3, if needed»
Hurricane Maria Threatens Caribbean Nations
A hurricane watch is in effect for mainland Puerto Rico as well as Vieques and Culebra, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other nearby territories»
More than 10 600 Homes Affected by Hurricane Irma in Sancti Spiritus
In Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, measures are being taken to define the priorities and organize the process of delivery of resources to the more than 10 600 families who until this Friday had reported damages resulting from the passage of Hurricane Irma. According to information provided by Noel Carballo, head of the subgroup in charge of construction affairs at the »
Cuba Announces Measures to Support Hurricane-Affected People
The Cuban government has decided to use state budget to finance half the cost of construction materials for these persons»