Cuba

In the afternoon of December 16, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, president of the Councils of State and Ministers, received his Excellency Dr. Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, president of the Republic of Cape Verde, making an official visit to the country.»

One year after the sensational announcement made by Presidents Raul Castro and Barack Obama about the decision to restore diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, the balance is quite positive despite the many sticking points in the full normalization of links, due to the different approaches of the two countries on issues of bilateral and international politics.   »

The President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, who arrived in Havana Monday on an official visit, expressed his appreciation for the support received from Cuba.»

Army General Raul Castro, president of the Councils of State and Ministers, received the President of the Republic of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solis, who paid an official  visit to Cuba.»

The President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, is expected to arrive in Cuba Monday evening on an official visit.»

The President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera, arrived in Havana this December 13, leading a delegation of government officials and business leaders with the goal of strengthening relations with Cuba.»

Cuba and the United States agreed to resume the direct postal service during a new round of talks, says an official release issued by the Cuban Foreign Ministry (Minrex).»

The 2015 economic results and projections for the coming year, including the proposed state budget, will be the focus of analysis during the National Assembly of People’s Power upcoming Sixth Period of Ordinary Sessions, next December 29.»

The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro sent a letter to Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, praising the brilliant and courageous speech he delivered last December 6th, as soon as he knew about the results of the legislative elections.»

Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Rodrigo Malmierca, led the island’s delegation to the inauguration of Argentina’s President-Elect, Mauricio Macri, according to official reports.»