Swiss Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA, today announced at a press conference that he tended his resignation to the Board of Directors.»

President Raul Castro called for the constant use of constructive criticism in the context of the transformations being carried out today in the Caribbean island.»

The famed Brazilian ex-footballer Pele arrived in Cuba with the club New York Cosmos, which will hold on Tuesday a friendly match with the national team at the Pedro Marrero Stadium.»

The US soccer team New York Cosmos will arrive in Cuba on Sunday to play friendly games with the Cuban team at Havana’s Pedro Marrero Stadium next Tuesday.»

The Caguayo Foundation, presided by Cuban sculptor Alberto Lescay, is paying tribute to Wifredo Lam, one of Cuba’s most universal painters, at the 12th Havana Biennial.»

Salvadorian President Salvador Sanchez Ceren concluded  his official visit to Cuba, which he described as successful.»

Cardinal Jaime Ortega, was the first to arrive in El Salvador for the beatification of Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero.»

After six days of meetings, sports competitions and sailings, the U.S. regatta Havana Challenge concludes today with its return to Key West, while the Cubans are preparing to receive another race from the north.»

The 11th Congress of the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) assessed as positive the economic activity the cooperatives are developing, and called for a more comprehensive use of bank credit and insurance.»

Serbia’s President Tomislav Nikolic begins today an official visit to Cuba, in which he will hold talks with the island’s Head of State, Raul Castro.»