Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez proposed that the National Assembly make an amendment or constitutional reform to include social programs of the State in the Constitution of the South American country.»

The heavy rains hitting Sancti Spiritus province, in central Cuba, caused great damage to the roads in the territory, which constitute the most important sequel of the climatic adversity, as the Provincial Defense Council recently noted.»

Cuba has a new baseball champion. Ciego de Avila obtained a 4×3 victory over Industriales thanks to golden hit by left fielder Ricardo Bordon in the 11th inning, and thus got the title of the 51st season.»

Kofi Annan, special envoy of the United Nations (UN) and the Arab League (AL), on Monday arrived in the country to seek the implementation of effective steps for a peaceful resolution to the crisis of violence affecting the country.»

Some 35 directors from U.S. choral groups meet with Cuban peers at a symposium as of Monday in this capital to continue a cultural exchange began in 2011.»

Excellent pitching by Osmar Carrero and spectacular offensive, including 4 homers, led Ciego de Avila Tigers to victory 10-2 vs. Industriales, in the 4th game of the Cuban baseball final, thus tipping the balance 3×1 in the general subseries.»

Vice president of the Cuban Council of State Esteban Lazo  attended the Global African Diaspora Summit, where he reiterated the commitment of his country to the peoples of that continent in seeking new ways of collaboration.»

Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa, said that his country does respect human rights and this was acknowledged this week within the United Nations in Geneva.»

The dead bodies of the two persons who were reported missing after trying to go through flooded rivers were found this Saturday.»

Water reservoirs continue to be constantly monitored in Sancti Spiritus in accordance with indications from the Provincial Defense Council. This body also recommended not to interrupt the adopted measures in order to prevent human or material damages.»