Cuba

Cuban authorities, at the request of the Archbishopric of Havana, removed a group of 13 persons who illegally occupied the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity, in this capital.»

Cuba reaffirmed on Thursday its call to reinforce the UN Conference on Disarmament and said it is a responsibility of all states.»

The Archbishopric of Havana termed illegal and irresponsible the occupation of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity by several people. It stresses that no one has the right to turn temples into political trenches or disturb the spirit of celebration of the Cuban faithful.»

Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Cuba is an excellent opportunity to show the reality of the country and its Revolution, the president of the National Association of Cuban Writers and Artists (UNEAC), Miguel Barnet, said in this capital.»

The compilation of the dialogue between the leader of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro, and 69 intellectuals from 21 countries is launched on Wednesday in Havana, Caracas and other capitals of the world.»

The first Cuban website dedicated to national defense has been activated offering information about the island´s Revolutionary Armed Forces and military doctrine.»

Argentine academic Atilio Borón and Cuban-American lawyer Jose Pertierra will be panelists at next Wednesday’s launch of the book “Nuestro Deber Es Luchar” (Our Duty Is to Fight), by the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.»

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez greeted the population of Barinas State warmly, thanking them for their expressions of support; and said he will return to the country soon.»

Delegates from at least 20 Mexican states Saturday meet in the capital of Oaxaca state, south-eastern Mexico, to hold the 17th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba.»

Ricardo Alarcon, president of the National Assembly of the People’s Power (Parliament) met on Thursday with his Colombian counterpart, Juan Manuel Corzo, at the end of his three-day official visit.»