Candidate of Great Patriotic Pole (GPP) to the presidency of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, today won the elections to define the head of state in the period 2013-2019. According to the National Electoral Council (CNE), with the result of 99.12 percent of polling stations, the socialist candidate won 50.6 percent of the vote cast (7 505 338 votes). Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro »
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Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro Highlights Voter Turnout (+photos)
Candidate of Great Patriotic Pole to the Venezuelan presidency, Nicolas Maduro, voted today in the general elections for 2013-2019 at the Antonio Caro Bolivarian High School, in Caracas. In remarks to local and foreign journalists, Maduro highlighted the people’s behaviour and record turnout in the process, with 11.50 million people who have cast their vote so far.»
Women’s Right to Motherhood Respected in Cuban Prisons
Cuban female convicts maintain their rights as women to be mothers and ensure the upbringing of their children, for which the country has created accommodations in its prisons, said authorities in this capital.»
Jay-Z Slams Criticism of His Trip to Cuba with Beyonce
US raper Jay -Z rejected the critism of congress men who questioned his recent trip to Cuba with spouse Beyonce, accusing them of laying and distorting history.»
Cuban Inmates Talk About Good Treatment and Study Opportunities
Cuban women and men punished for various crimes recognized that in the penitentiary centers they receive a treatment consistent with the respect of the human rights and various options for personal and professional advance.»
Venezuela Denounces Opposition Plans to Ignore Elections
The First Vice President of the Venezuelan United Socialist Party (PUSV), Diosdado Cabello, denounced opposition plans today to disregard the results of April 14 presidential election.»
Cuba: National and Foreing Media on Tour of Prisons in the Island
National and foreign journalists of accredited media in Cuba are touring today facilities of the penitentiary system of the island, where the government applies programs for the social reinsertion of the prisoners.»
Cuba Dominated PanAm Wrestling in Panama
Cuba, in general terms, dominated the Pan American Wrestling Championship in Panama with 11 titles, a silver medal and three bronze medals in competition with 18 countries, Granma newspaper is reporting.»
South Africa Launches World’s Cheapest Antiretroviral Program
outh Africa launched the world’s cheapest antiretroviral program this Monday, an authoritative source reported in this capital.»
Remains of Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda Exumed
The remains of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda were exhumed for submission to expert examinations, to determine whether his death was natural or caused by the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.»