Sancti Spiritus boxer Yosbany Veitía was selected as one of Cuba’s top ten athletes of 2017 due to his gold medal at the Hamburg AIBA World Boxing Championships. In an interview with Escambray, Veitía had expressed: “Every tournament is a unique experience. With this result people look at me differently, referees, judges, opponents … At the Olympics, I’m sure »
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Sancti Spiritus: Hasta Siempre Comandante! (photo gallery)
Residents of Sancti Spiritus paid last tribute to Fidel Castro last December 1st, 2016. On their way to Santiago de Cuba, the ashes of the Commander in Chief were honored in this city, where he first met with local residents in January, 1959.»
Sancti Spiritus Votes for Cuba
The Cuban people decide. This is no propaganda but the reality across the country, from Havana to the most remote village of the Escambray or the Sierra Maestra.»
Mexicans Hold Day of the Dead Celebration
Mexicans are celebrating today and tomorrow the Day of the Dead, one of the oldest and most representative traditions in this country»
A Caricature Blockade (illustrations)
Since it is inexplicable from the logical point of view, the US blockade is better described with cartoons than with words»
Jose Marti from New York to Havana (+photos)
A replica of an equestrian statue of José Martí arrived Wednesday at the port of Havana to be placed soon in Habana Vieja’s 13 de Marzo Park»
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»
Hurricane Irma Hits Eastern Baracoa
First photos of the effect of powerful Hurricane Irma on the Cuban eastern territory of Baracoa»
Sancti Spíritus Readies for Imminent Threat of Hurricane Irma
Since the Information Phase was decreed in Sancti Spiritus last Tuesday afternoon, the Provincial Defense Council of this central Cuban territory was summoned to begin implementing the measures planned for this stage. The preparation of the evacuation centers, the protection of economic resources and institutions, and the availability of generators in the event of a possible electric power failure are »
Sancti Spiritus Journalists Honor UPEC National President
The media professionals ratified their commitment to be faithful to their legacy through a better exercise of the profession»