Cuba’s Foreign Ministry officially presented today the Report to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Human Rights Council, scheduled to take place on May 1 in Geneva, Switzerland.»
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Jorge Sanjines: Alfredo Guevara, Foundation Pillar of Latin Cinema
Bolivian filmmaker Jorge Sanjines said this Saturday that the death of the president of the Havana Film Festival, Alfredo Guevara, means the loss of one of the foundational pillars of cinema and the Latin American identity.»
Nicolas Maduro Vows to Continue Chavez’s Legacy (+photos)
Nicolas Maduro promised to continue the legacy of the late leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, Hugo Chavez, and asked him for protection and wisdom.»
Cuba’s Second Round of Anti-Polio Vaccination Campaign Starts
The 52nd National Vaccination Campaign against poliomyelitis in Cuba began its second stage this Friday, with more than 500,000 children to be vaccinated.»
UNASUR Calls Venezuelan Opposition to Recognize Election’s Results
UNASUR special summit congratulated in this capital today Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for his election, and called tacitly the Venezuelan opposition to recognize the April 14 election’s result.»
Cuba: Virtual Pharmacy Backs Placental Histotherapy Center Service
The Placental Histotherapy Center is a Cuban health institution dedicated to the research and application of medicines and cosmetics extracted from human placenta that are under design and programming of a virtual pharmacy.»
Gerardo Hernadez’s Cartoon Illustrates French Textbook
The cartoon will illustrate a chapter of a Spanish book for pre-university education.»
UNASUR Members Meet to Discuss Venezuelan Issues
The Union of South American Nations will hold a summit Thursday in Lima, Peru, to discuss the situation in Venezuela under the premise of recognizing President Nicolas Maduro’s electoral victory.»
Venezuela Seeks Way to Stability after Right-wing Violence
The search for the country’s stability is priority for Venezuelan government after violent actions carried out by extremist groups and fostered by the opposition’s calls to ignore the outcome of the recent presidential elections.»
Cuban Doctors Fulfill their Duties in Venezuela
Cuban doctors in Venezuela continue to do their job with every citizen of that country who demands medical attention, said the island’s Health Vice-Minister Roberto Gonzalez. They provide health care to patients regardless of political affiliation, social class, or other considerations, said the health official this Wednesday in public statements to Granma daily.»