Cuba

Cuban President Raul Castro attends on Thursday the plenary session of the National Assembly of the People’s Power, in which the economic plan and budget for 2013, as well as the performance of both aspects this year, are to be submitted to approval. The Parliament deputies, of around 600 members, were called for the last ordinary period of the 7th »

Raul Castro stressed that leaders must take training courses on economic subjects, which is crucial for the successful implementation of new economic measures.»

Cuban Minister of Informatics and Communications, Maimir Mesa, said today to the Parliament that studies and projects to enhance the social use of the Internet and reduce costs in the mobile phone service are in progress.»

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is on a post-operatory stage following a surgical procedure on Tuesday, said executive vice-president Nicolas Maduro.»

The visit, over the past few hours, by Ecuador’s Rafael Correa to Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez in Havana made headlines in the Ecuadorian media. Chavez is in high spirit, Correa said.»

The Economic Plan and State Budget for 2013 have been drawn up in tune with the country’s current economic reality, said deputy Finance and Price minister Rogelio Martinez.»

The 12 permanent commissions of the Cuban Parliament began sessions in this capital today, to analyze issues related to economic updating process in the country.»

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, arrived in Cuba this Monday to visit his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez, who will undergo here a new surgery.»

Cubans of all ages and sectors of the national life stated today that the Human Rights Day is a day to celebrate in the Caribbean island for their social achievements and opportunities for citizen participation.»

Cuban President Raul Castro received on Monday his Venezuelan peer Hugo Chavez, who arrived in Cuba to follow up his medical treatment. The leader was also received by Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez.»