Hugo Chavez Frias was re-elected Venezuelan President with 7 million 444 thousand 82 votes counted thus far, according to the Venezuelan National Electoral Council.»

According to the People’s Provincial Court of Granma, the process against Spanish citizen Angel Francisco Carromero Barrios is ready for sentencing, and the final decision will be made public within the next few days.»

Hundreds of Cubans from all walks of life and representing different generations marked Terrorism Victims Day, October 6, with a vigil in front of the US Interest Section in Havana.»

Cuban youths, students and workers will stage a vigil on Friday to pay homage to some 3 500 victims of terrorist acts committed against the island over the past five decades.»

Rain fallen in Sancti Spiritus during the last 24 hours represent 61% of the historical average reported in October in this central Cuban territory. Thus,   the amount of water collected in reservoirs has been increased.»

The President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba arrived Thursday in Havana for a four-day official visit, on the invitation of the Cuban government.»

The albums La Maquinaria, by Los Van Van; Un bolero para ti, by Eliades Ochoa; and La trova de siempre, by the Quinteto Criollo, are the Cuban productions that have been nominated to the Latin Grammy Awards, in its 13th edition.»

Raul Castro, president of the Cuban Councils of State and Ministers welcomed Bolivian President Evo Morales Sunday evening. The Bolivian head of state is on a working visit to Havana, Cuban television reported.»

Army General Raul Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, welcomed on Thursday afternoon Louis Farrakhan, leader of the US organization Nation of Islam.»

The Cuba 2012 Population and Housing Census has already registered 46.3 percent of all households on the island since it kicked off four days ago, said Juan Carlos Alfonso, national census director.»