The key importance of natural resources for integration and regional international projection is now at the center of the opening speeches of the preparatory meeting of Foreign Ministers for the 4th Summit of UNASUR.»

The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Irina Bokova, highlighted the support of the Cuban Government to the scientific development of the country.»

President of Haiti, Michel Martelly, arrived in Havana today on a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with the social sector as the main area of cooperation.»

Peace talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) took their second recess today, since beginning negotiations in this capital last week.»

Cuban singer Tony Avila is in France to offer a unique concert with the band Toure Kunda, one of the main referents of African music.»

Cuba expects delegates from 50 countries to the 2013 Pedagogia Congress, which will be in session in February, said Cuban Education Ministry International Relations director Alfredo Diaz.»

Danny Glover has declared himself as very close friend of the Five.»

Three young graduates of the Latin American School of Medicine tour several countries of the region in motorcycles arrived today in Bolivia for a stay to be extended until mid December.»

The infant mortality rate for children under five fell for Latin America and the Caribbean from 54 to 23 deaths per 1,000 live births over the last 10 years, a PAHO/WHO report says.»

Brazilian former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared on Wednesday that hunger and poverty can be stopped in the world and stressed that Africa could learn from the food security experience of his country.»