The solidarity campaign that has drawn representatives from nearly 30 countries, demanding the U.S. government the release of the Cubans being held prisoners in federal prisoners, is heading into the home stretch this Monday. Since June 4, lawyers, parliamentarians, religious representatives, writers, artists, union members, and friends of the cause of the Cuban Five, as Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labañino, Antonio »
Legislators from a dozen countries traveled to Washington to join their voices today to demand freedom for the three Cuban anti-terrorists still confined in US jails and in support of Cuba.»
The western Cuban province of Artemisa has been selected as main venue for the July 26th celebrations this year, in acknowledgment of local efforts and results in different economic fields.»
The International Committee to Free the Cuban Five are calling Cuba’s friends around the world to attend events to call attention to the case that starts today in Washington DC.»
Fidel said that he only learned of the death of outstanding volleyball coach Eugenio George several hours after it happened.»
Army General Raul Castro, President of the councils of State and Ministers, met on Monday afternoon with the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Mohamed Abdelaziz, who is on a working visit to Cuba.»
Solidarity, political and social organizations of El Salvador gave a warm welcome to the delegation led by Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa, which will attend the inauguration of the new president.»
Civil rights organizations are calling for the U.S. government to immediately act and stop the planning of violent actions forged and financed from Miami against Cuba.»
The President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Thomas Donohue is paying a visit to Cuba, which included talks with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and with Foreign Trade and Investment Minister Rodrigo Malmierca.»
A Mexican delegation comprised of officials and business representatives continued its working agenda in Cuba today, with a visit to the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM).»
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