Across the island, Cubans paid tribute to Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez on the first anniversary of his passing. In Havana, a documentary film and a photo exhibit was opened, plus the cancellation of three postage stamps.»

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua has accused international media outlets of conducting a psychological war against the oil-rich nation.»

The traditional humidor auction that closed the 16 Habano Cigar Festival in Havana collected 1 million 102 thousand 210 Euros, which were dedicated to the Cuban health system.»

Fernando Gonzalez thanked the Cuban youths for their permanent support of their cause, during a music concert launched Saturday evening at the stairs of the University of Havana.»

Cuban President Raul Castro held talks on Thursday with Namibia’s Prime Minister Hage Gottfried Geingob, who is on an official visit to Cuba.»

Cuban President Raul Castro accompanied former Brazilian Head of State Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to Havana’s Jose Marti International airport on his way back home, after having paid a visit to Cuba this week.»

Venezuelans staged a mass mobilization this Tuesday for peace and against violence unleashed by right-wing opposition sectors.»

The Cuban Interests Section in Washington, DC has suspended its consular services given the impossibility to find a bank that accepts its financial accounts — a consequence of the U.S. economic, financial and commercial blockade.»

Venezuelans will stage a march on Saturday to reject the recent wave of violence and destabilization attempts against the constitutional government by sectors of the political opposition.»

National Film Award Laureate and founder of the Cuban Film Institute –ICAIC-, José Massip, passed away in Havana over the weekend at the age of 88.»