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The Cuban Council of State, at the suggestion of its president, has agreed to release Rafael Bernal as Minister of Culture, replacing him with Julian Gonzalez, current deputy minister within the ministry.»
Cuba Names New Minister of Culture
Cuba Publishes Monetary Unification Methodologies
Cuban authorities revealed some of the new pricing and accounting methodologies going into effect as the country moves toward monetary unification.»
United Kingdom Denies Visa to Cuban Antiterrorist Fighter Rene Gonzalez
The government of the United Kingdom denied visa to Cuban antiterrorist fighter Rene Gonzalez, invited to the International Commission of Inquiry about the case of the Five, to be run on March 7-8 in London.»
Raul Castro Pays Tribute to Chavez at the Mountain Barracks
Cuban President Raul Castro today paid tribute to Comandante Hugo Chavez at the Mountain Barracks, in Caracas’s 23 de Enero neighborhood, on the occasion of the first anniversary of his death. The Cuban statesman laid a white rose on the coffin where the Venezuelan revolutionary leader’s remains rest. Nicolas Maduro: Chavez is a Timeless Leader Venezuelan Defense Minister Highlights Civic-Military »
Raul Castro Arrives in Venezuela for Posthumous Tribute to Chavez
Cuban President Raul Castro arrived today in Venezuela, to attend the homage organized on occasion of the first anniversary of the passing away of Commander Hugo Chavez. Upon arrival in Maiquetía international airport, in the Venezuelan State of Vargas, the Cuban president was welcomed by Hebert Garcia, vice-president for Territorial Development, and minister of Water and Air Transportation. Venezuelan President »
Cuban Anti-Terrorists Nominated for Human Rights Award
The International Committee for the Freedom of the Five has nominated the Cuban anti-terrorists for the Human Rights People’s Choice Award 2014, which acknowledges the work of people or institutions in defense of human rights.»
Raul Castro Calls for Critical Analysis of Measures Implementation Process
Cuban President Raul Castro called to make a critical and constructive analysis of the process to implement the measures that are part of the update of the country’s economic model.»
Cuban Health System Benefits from Habano Cigar Festival (+photos)
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 Attends Concert, Thanks Support of Cuban Youth (+photos)
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.»
Fernando González Answers Questions by Cuban Bloggers
Escambray reproduces the interview relesed by Prensa Latina, in which Fernando Gonzalez, one of the Cuban Five, answered questions by Cuban bloggers.»