The Sixth Summit of the Americas reached its final day this Sunday without having been able to reach consensus and with a Latin America and the Caribbean in rebellion. This was declared by the Bolivian president, Evo Morales in a meeting with the press, after a day in closed door deliberations and debates between the heads of States and Governments. »
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Hugo Chavez Arrived in Cuba
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in Havana after celebrating with his people the Day of National Dignity Rescue. The leader was welcomed by First Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Jose Ramon Machado.»
Social Forum Attendees March in Cartagena de Indias
The Fifth Peoples Summit will conclude on Saturday with a march in this Caribbean city, which also takes place during the Sixth Summit of the Americas.»
Fidel’s Reflections: The Summit of the Guayaberas
Cuban Revolution leader, Fidel Castro Ruz, has defined the continental forum held in Colombia as the Summit of the Guayaberas, while he relates this fact to the origin of the garment in Sancti Spiritus, a central Cuban province.»
Obama Ignores Majority Consensus on Cuba
U.S. President Barack Obama, ignored the consensus of the majority of countries in the region to invite Cuba to the Sixth Summit of the Americas which will be held this weekend in Cartagena.»
Social Forum Concludes with Full Support for Cuba, Argentina
President of Bolivia Evo Morales urged the United States to listen to the peoples’ clamor regarding the inclusion of Cuba and Argentina’s sovereign over the Falklands.»
Sancti Spiritus Landmarks Nominated for Preservation and Restoration Prizes
Sancti Spiritus’s Parque Maceo (Maceo Park) and Museo de Arte Colonial (Colonial Art Museum) will compete for the National Preservation and Restoration Prizes, the nominees of which were announced this Thursday in Havana.»
Evo Morales to Close Social Forum in Colombia
President of Bolivia, Evo Morales will close on Friday in the Colombian city Cartagena de Indias, the social forum that brings together representatives of leftist movements, indigenous and young people from several countries at the Convention Center of the city.»
Summit of the Americas: Temperature Rises Because of Cuba Issue
As if the hot sun was not enough to raise the temperature in this city, the intensity of the hemispheric forum will add a few degrees, with a meeting before the presidential one and the subject Cuba.»
Fidel Castro Meets with Nguyen Phu Trong
Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro met with the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong. “We, Vietnameses, feel great respect for Fidel and his people”, said Phu Trong when interviewed by Granma journal.»
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