The 28th International Jazz Plaza Festival opens Thursday in Havana with a concert by Maestro Chucho Valdes at the centrally located Mella Theater.»

Hugo Chavez continues to progress from stable to favorable condition, said Venezuela’s executive vice-president Nicolas Maduro.»

The President of the Cuban Councils of State and Ministers, Army General Raul Castro, described the ongoing update of the Cuban Economic Model as positive as he said that the process is giving firm steps into major issues.»

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is on a post-operatory stage following a surgical procedure on Tuesday, said executive vice-president Nicolas Maduro.»

The Economic Plan and State Budget for 2013 have been drawn up in tune with the country’s current economic reality, said deputy Finance and Price minister Rogelio Martinez.»

Residents of Sancti Spiritus feel sympathetic towards Chavez.»

Cuban President Raul Castro saw off his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez who returned to his country Thursday night.»

The President of the Cuban Councils of State and Ministers, Army General Raul Castro met on Tuesday with Brazil’s Health Minister, Doctor Alexandre Padilha, who is paying a working visit to Cuba.»

The 34th International Festival of the New Latin American Cinema gets underway Tuesday in Havana till December 14.»

The draft legislations on the country’s Economic Plan and State Budget for 2013 will be submitted to the consideration of the 10th Session of the Seventh Legislature of the Cuban National Assembly of People’s Power.»