A Mexican delegation comprised of officials and business representatives continued its working agenda in Cuba today, with a visit to the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM).»

The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) will provide its full support to the Summit of the Group of 77 plus China (G-77), scheduled for June 14 and 15, sources informed today.»

Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa stressed that Cuba is proud of its fraternal relations with South Africa and that political-economic bilateral ties will be expanded during President Jacob Zuma’s new term in office.»

More than 2 577 000 people have recovered or improved vision today, thanks to Operation Miracle, a Cuban-Venezuelan program underway in many countries and whose benefits were recognized here by health authorities.»

Barrientos Memorial Athletics match was concluded with the records set by Sahily Diago in the 800 meters and pole vaulter Yarisley Silva.»

Candidate for Democratic Center Oscar Ivan Zuluaga won yesterday the largest number of votes in the first round of the presidential elections, with 29.26 percent so far.»

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the signing of two cooperation agreements between Russian Rosneft and Zarubezhnetf oil corporations and Cuban Cupet oil company.»

Cuban famous poetry-reader Luis Carbonell died today at 90 years old, sources closed to the artist reported.»

Cuba will repel all subversive plans of the United States, including those using communication technologies, says Granma newspaper.»

About 430 000 military men will be deployed in Colombia to guard the presidential elections next Sunday, when five candidates will fight for ruling the country during the period 2014-2018.»