Over one million Cuban children will be administered a polio vaccine between March and April to keep them protected against the disease, which could possibly cause permanent disability and death.»
Radio Havana Cuba
Obama Holds Talks with Business, Labor Leaders
U.S. business leaders and labor union officials are taking part in talks with President Barack Obama on Tuesday over the possibility of a guest worker program to ensure future immigrants are welcomed into the United States legally.»
Fidel Castro Votes at Cuban General Elections
Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro cast his vote at the island’s general elections of Parliament deputies and provincial government delegates.»
Raul Castro Tours Santiago de Cuba Hurricane-Hit Areas
President Raul Castro visited some areas damaged by hurricane Sandy in the eastern Cuban province of Santiago de Cuba, where he checked the progress of the recovering work, revealed the national media today.»
WHO Praises Cuban Fight against Cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed the advancement of Cuba’s biotechnology to fight cancer, which is the second major cause of death on the island after cardiovascular diseases.»
Over 8 Million Cubans to Vote on Sunday
Over eight million Cuban citizens will go to the polls tomorrow, Sunday, to elect 612 Parliament deputies, said the president of the National Electoral Commission Alina Balseiro.»
Fidel Castro Holds Meeting with Lula da Silva
Former Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva meets with Fidel Castro.»
Cuba Tests Electoral System Prior General Elections
Cuban electoral authorities are testing the voting system on Sunday throughout the country in order to get everything ready for next February 3 general elections.»
US Blockade of Cuba Rejected at CELAC-EU Summit
The First Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, and the European Union expressed its rejection of the over 50-year US economic, financial and commercial blockade of Cuba.»
Chile Hosts Meetings Prior to CELAC-EU Summit
Meetings prior to the first Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) got underway Thursday in Santiago de Chile, with the Fourth Meeting of National Coordinators of the regional group.»