Cuba will face Mexico in the opening of the Caribbean Series baseball in its edition of 2014, scheduled to take place in the Venezuelan island of Margarita from 1 to 8 February, reported organizers.»

Since 2010, the year when self-employment was boosted in Cuba, the number of self-employed workers has increased threefold.»

Cuban President Raul Castro today attended the 2nd ordinary period of sessions of the 8th Legislature of the People Power National Assembly (Parliament).»

Bolivia’s launch of a telecommunications satellite, the Túpac Katari, is a giant leap for modernization, according to the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Betty Tejada.»

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has condemned Italy for its inhuman treatment of refugees at a reception center in the island of Lampedusa.»

The Council of Ministers adopted in a meeting led by President Raul Castro, the proposals of the Economy Plan and the draft State budget for 2014.»

President  highlighted the need to draw up a long-term rational plan to increase the quality of higher education, during the most recent session of the island’s Council of Ministers.»

Cuban legislators continue today the works in 10 permanent commissions to prepare the agenda of the second ordinary period of sessions of the Peoples’ Power National Assembly, starting tomorrow.»

Cuba legislators tackle this Wednesday issues of interest for the population, as part of the activities prior to the second ordinary period of sessions of the Eighth Legislature of the Cuban People’s Power National Assembly.»

Cuba will celebrate the advent of the 55th anniversary of the Revolution with popular dances, concerts, and other recreational, heritage, patriotic, and historic activities.»