The Swedish and Cuban governments reaffirmed in Havana their interest in tightening relations, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation and establish an exchange mechanism between both foreign ministries.»

The decision of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to change the rules of proceedings for the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, annulled the action of the leader of the Chamber of Deputies, Eduardo Cunha.»

The lifting of U.S. blockade against Cuba is essential for normal relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said one year after the two countries announced the beginning of the process of normalization of their ties.»

The foreign ministers of the Central American Integration System (SICA, in Spanish) continue preparations for the summit of the organization to be held tomorrow in San Salvador.»

Cuban Ernan Lopez Nussa with his trio, and US ensemble The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will open the first of four days for the 2015 International Jazz Plaza Festival.»

The Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), Tony Clark, assured here that the MLB wants the safe and legal insertion of Cuban players in the main tournament in the USA.»

The President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera, arrived in Havana this December 13, leading a delegation of government officials and business leaders with the goal of strengthening relations with Cuba.»

Finally, a day after the deadline, the Paris Agreement was adopted, and even though it is not perfect, it encompasses consensus about the work being done on the planet to counter the negative effects of climate change.»

The 37th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema concludes this Sunday in Havana, after the granting of the much expected Coral Awards at a ceremony at the emblematic “Charles Chaplin” movie theatre.»

Cuba and the United States agreed to resume the direct postal service during a new round of talks, says an official release issued by the Cuban Foreign Ministry (Minrex).»