Escambray ENGLISH EDITION
A special declaration for the release of the Cuban antiterrorists who remain unjustly imprisoned in the United States was approved during the 11th Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of the Americas (ALBA) that took place over the weekend in Caracas, Venezuela.»
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Integration Issues Under Discussion in ALBA Summit
The presidents of the countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA) will discuss Sunday in the 11th Summit the entry of new members, in order to strengthen their integration objectives.»
Iran Will Not Start a War, but Will Defend Itself
Iran will never start a war, but it will react severely to any threat or attack, said on Sunday a senior military commander on the occasion of the military exercises started here on Saturday.»
Ecuador Appointed Head of ALBA Economic Secretariat
The designation of Ecuador to lead the Economic Secretariat of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of our America (ALBA) is seen as a recognition of the work of the country in that area.»
Chavez Announces Creation of Common Economic Area
A common economic zone for the member countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our Americas (ALBA), was approved by the presidents attending the XI Summit of that block.»
Mobile Phone Clients Increase in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
A significant increase in the number of prepay mobile phone users in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, is due to the initiatives and investments undertaken by the Telecommunications Cuban Company (ETECSA) all over the country.»
Raul Castro Attends Commemoration Parade in Venezuela
Cuban President Raul Castro attended this Saturday, February 4, the main meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the February 4 military uprising in Venezuela. The meeting was presided over by President Hugo Chavez.»
Lourdes Gourriel Hospitalized in Havana, Cuba
Former Cuban baseball player Lourdes Gourriel is currently hospitalized in Havana’s Medical and Surgical Research Center (CIMEQ) where he progresses after suffering from a heart illness.»
Book on Fidel Castro’s Memoirs Launched in Havana
Cuban Revolution leader presented in Havana a two-tome book of his memoirs under the title “Guerrillero del Tiempo.” These memoirs are the result of conversations with writer and journalist Katiuska Blanco.»
Cuba: Fidel Castro Talks with Relatives of the Five
The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, spoke with relatives of the five anti-terrorists sentenced to long terms in U.S jails, where he inquired about the current status of each.»