The economic, financial and commercial blockade on Cuba imposed by the United States intensified above all in its extraterritorial dimension, despite a new stage in relations with that nation.»

Cuba considered unacceptable that the international community continues today threatened by the existence of nuclear weapons, which assessed as a matter of survival for humanity.»

Havana’s Archbishop Cardinal Jaime Ortega called on Cubans to welcome Pope Francis with an open and receptive spirit, ahead of the Holy Father’s visit to the island from September 19th to 22nd.»

Monsignor Dionisio Garcia, Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba, stressed that the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to the island will be a call for generosity and mercy.»

The first 27 Municipal Assemblies of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) were held this weekend, with which this process, to be run until October, started, Granma newspaper reported.»

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto will meet on September 24 with parents and relatives of the 43 Ayotzinapa students, who went missing after force disappearance almost one year ago, the media published.»

Conceived as a space for academic debate and scientific exchange, the Fifth International Seminar of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology begins today at the Conference Center in Havana.»

Members of the Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) traveled to Cuba, in search of opportunities for cooperation projects in those areas.»

Cuban Minister of Tourism Manuel Marrero said amount of visitors has grown 17 percent so far this year, thanks to the favorable performance of the main source markets.»

The first meeting of the Bilateral Commission Cuba-United States will be held in Beijing on September 11, confirmed today the Foreign Ministry of the Caribbean island.»