The first peace talks between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) started today in Quito, Ecuador. The plan established for the initial phase involves talks that will run for 45 days»
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President of Portugal Begins Official Visit to Cuba
The distinguished visitor, who came accompanied by a large group of businessmen interested in exploring opportunities with the island, is expected to meet with Cuba President Raul Castro»
Nicolás Maduro Announces Visit to Oil Producing Countries
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said this Wednesday that he will travel to the main oil-producing countries to boost consensus in order to stabilize crude prices in the world market»
Book Fidel Castro, Hero of the Disinherited Presented at UNESCO
Lamrani stressed the respect and admiration the peoples of Latin America, Africa and Asia feel for Fidel Castro because he has always been a defender of the rights of the great majorities»
Clinton Wins Second Presidential Debate, Says Poll
Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump in their second presidential debate, according to a survey of Politico and Morning Consult, while new WikiLeaks revelations threat her career to the Oval Office»
Cuba, USA Soccer Teams to Play Friendly Match
The Cuban soccer team will play this Friday its first friendly with the United States, in the history of the two countries. The last official game at this level was recorded in Havana in 2008»
Nobel Peace Prize Granted to Colombian Juan Manuel Santos
Last September 26, Santos and the leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP), Timoleon Jimenez, signed the so-called Final Agreement»
Cuba Pays Tribute to Victims of Barbados Terrorist Crime
Like every year, Cubans remember the victims of the terrorist attack on a Cubana de Aviacion plane, by which 73 innocent people were killed»
No Deaths So Far Reported in Cuba Despite Matthew
After Hurricane Matthew in the eastern region of Cuba the Cuban authorities quantifies the damage caused by the weather phenomenon, but for now, television reports do not reflect casualties»
Hurricane Matthew Moves North from Eastern Cuba
Hurricane Matthew is moving away from Cuba after lashing the eastern region of the country, according to the latest weather forecast, although strong winds and rains will persist. The category three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale was at six o’clock local time at 21.3 degrees north latitude and 74.6 degrees west longitude, about 120 kilometers west of the city of »