Consistent with the decision by the Cuban Council of State, the Electoral Law and the Cuban Constitution, all 168 municipal assemblies of People’s Power will be set up throughout the island on Sunday for a two-and-a-half-year term.»

El Salvador’s Vice-president, Salvador Sanchez, met with the president of Cuban Parliament, Ricardo Alarcon, who is visiting that central American nation.»

The National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba has summoned all deputies to the 10th Regular Session of the Seventh Legislature, to be held next December 13 at Havana’s Conference Palace.»

Cuban President Raul Castro held official talks on Sunday afternoon with his Surinamese counterpart Delano Bouterse, who pays a working visit to Cuba.»

Cuban President, Raul Castro held a meeting on Thursday morning with Sergei Stepashin, Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation, who pays a working visit to Cuba.»

The letter was read during the opening session of the   meeting.»

Nicaragua’s Supreme Electoral Council announced the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) won 134 of 153 mayoral offices in the municipal elections held on Sunday, November 4th.»

As part of celebrations, the Havana based National Fine Arts Museum is holding a temporary exhibit that showcases the work by renowned Cuban sculptor, Rita Longa, whose centennial is being commeorated this year.»

Cuban President, Raul Castro, congratulated teachers, employees and students of the Universidad de Oriente, which celebrated on Wednesday the 65 anniversary of its foundation.»

The 34th New Latin American International Film Festival in Havana will render tribute to three maestros of the international cinema: Italian Michelangelo Antonioni, French director Chris Marker, and Czech filmmaker Jan Åávankmajer.»