Cubans Yoandry Freire and Ludisneli Fleitas won the First Escambray Mountain Bike Challenger, a competitive success in three stages from the Sancti Spiritus mountain range to Ancon Beach in Trinidad»
Blog Archives 2022
January 28: José Martí’s brilliance
A new January 28th arrives to mark Cuban National Hero José Martí’s 169th birth anniversary, as his poems and words and plenty of dedicated songs fly in our schools, where he is so cherished, and elsewhere nationwide as part of an indescribable celebration»
WTO considers trade a tool of recovery
Trade can contribute to a faster recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, but only if everyone can participate and fully benefit from this activity, the WTO's highest authority said today»
Cuban Zapateo dates back to the far-off 1550s
There are more than 70 musical genres in Cuba, which is why many call it the Island of Music. In the first place we must mention Salsa, Son or Danzón, although Cha-cha-chá, Mambo or the noisy Timba also stand out, without leaving aside others born centuries ago, such as the Zapateo. Zapateo is a Cuban stomping dance of Spanish origin »
Blockade against Cuba must be visible, says activist
The existence of the US blockade against Cuba must be visible, it cannot be hidden, and the subject must be talked about all the time, Spanish activist José Antonio Toledo said today»
Cuba expects WHO to approve one of its vaccines against COVID-19 this year
Cuba expects the World Health Organization (WHO) to endorse this year the Abdala anticovid vaccine, manufactured in Cuba, for emergency use, which would facilitate its export»
Over 2 million Cubans have received anti-COVID-19 booster doses
A total of 2,190,530 people have received anti-COVID-19 booster doses, as part of Cuba's strategy to guarantee the population the highest levels of protection against the disease»
Cuba will streamline foreign investment flows in 2022
Cuba will work this year to streamline direct foreign investment flows and increase its participation in the Gross Domestic Product, which implies perfecting the process of promoting and attracting foreign capital»
UNESCO congratulates Cuba on the anniversary of Revolution
Unesco greeted the government and people of Cuba on the 63rd anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution and recognized the island's commitment to the ideals of the organization.»