The 12 permanent commissions of the Cuban Parliament began sessions in this capital today, to analyze issues related to economic updating process in the country.»

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, arrived in Cuba this Monday to visit his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez, who will undergo here a new surgery.»

Cubans of all ages and sectors of the national life stated today that the Human Rights Day is a day to celebrate in the Caribbean island for their social achievements and opportunities for citizen participation.»

Cuban President Raul Castro received on Monday his Venezuelan peer Hugo Chavez, who arrived in Cuba to follow up his medical treatment. The leader was also received by Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez.»

Cuban champion Erick Hernández established today another world record when he kicked a soccer ball during 3 hours 8 minutes and two seconds non stop at the Copacabana Hotel in this capital.»

More than 20,000 people gathered at the University of the Arts,or ISA in spanish, to enjoy the concert of Italian rock singer Zucchero Fornaciari, which was dedicated to Cuba and the victims of hurricane Sandy.»

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) today called for an urgent investigation by humanitarian groups into the massacres and disappearances in that country.»

The Cuban experience in dealing with cholera, and several panels on dengue, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis are focus of discussions at the International Convention Cuba-Health 2012, in its third day of work.»

With the music of the Cuban orchestra Los Van Van, was inaugurated at Havana’s Karl Marx Theater, the 34th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema.»

The Cuban government assessed compliance with the Guidelines of the 6th Congress of the Communist Party (PCC), which govern the transformation of the economic model of the country, reported Granma newspaper on Monday.»