Electoral authorities has not declared an official winner, but results gave a 1.60 percentage point advantage to current President Juan Orlando Hernandez»
Blog Archives December 2017
Russia Banned from 2018 Winter Olympics
Despite the International Olympic Committee’s decision, the door has been left open for Russians to compete as an “Olympic Athlete of Russia”, as long as they satisfy strict conditions»
Macri to Address Relatives of Missing Submarine Crew
In a recent announcement it was said that the Argentinian president will soon deliver a statement to the relatives of the ARA San Juan submarine crew members»
Punto Cubano, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has decided to include ”punto cubano” or ”punto guajiro” (a sung gender of the Cuban country music) in its representative list, UNESCO reported»
Usain Bolt’s Statue Unveiled in Jamaica
The statue was sculpted by Jamaican artist Basil Watson and features the 31-year-old in his trademark ‘lightning bolt’ pose»
Cuba Constitutes Municipal Assemblies
The Municipal Assemblies of People’s Power will be set up in Cuba on December 17 for a new mandate that will run for two and a half years, Granma newspaper reported»
International Film Festival to Start December 8th in Cuba
Like every year, the renowned film festival will be attended by outstanding filmmakers and guests from several countries»
Elián Was Like a Son to Fidel
The significance of Fidel Castro in the memory of Juan Miguel González, father of Elián, recalls today one of the most memorable battles devised by the historical leader of the Revolution: the return of the child to the island.»
Raúl Castro Honors Fidel in Santiago de Cuba
Cuba President Raúl Castro Ruz paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the occasion of the first anniversary of his passing, in a ceremony held in Santiago de Cuba’s Santa Ifigenia Cemetery»
Protests Continue in Honduras after Elections
At least three people died, including a minor, as a result of the heavy police repression unleashed following Sunday elections»