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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.»
Ecuador Appointed Head of ALBA Economic Secretariat
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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.»
Haiti Willing to become Full ALBA Member
President Michel Martelly ratified his interest for Haiti to be a full member of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our Americas (ALBA).»
Venezuelans Staged Huge Parade in Caracas
A parade for the 20th anniversary of the civil military uprising staged on February 04th 1992 began Saturday midday in Los Proceres Avenue, in Caracas, headed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and the attendance of heads of state and government of the member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA).»
ALBA FM Held Discussions Prior to Presidents’ Meeting
Foreign Ministers of the eight member States debated about imperial threats and ways to continue strengthening the bloc and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.»