Cuba registered an infant mortality rate of 4.9 per 1000 live births in 2011, holding alongside Canada the lowest rate in the Americas. An article published by Granma today also appointed the eastern Cuban province of Las Tunas with the lowest mortality rate of the island, with 3.5 per 1000 live births.»
Without the Cuban Revolution there would not probably be any current process of Latin American rapprochement in favor of the peoples, said President Daniel Ortega in a message for the 53 anniversary of the triumph of that emancipatory exploit.»
The Cuban Revolution of 1959 was the world´s most comprehensive because it had repercussions in the political, economic, social, and cultural fields, said Father Miguel d’Escoto.»
The progress in a strategic work model for disaster management is the main result of Cuba’s scientific collaboration with Central American nations, said doctor Fernando Guasch Hechavarria in this city on Thursday.»
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, reiterated his strong condemnation of the US blockade against Cuba, which he described as an attack against Inter American rights and the human rights of Cubans. This blockade has nothing to do with the process of changes that the Cuban people are experiencing, he affirmed.»
According to a report presented by Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero to the Cuban Parliament, the leisure industry also showed a rise in income and noted that Canada will reach new heights with one million tourists from that country expected to arrive in the island before the year ends.»
Ricardo Cabrisas, vice president of the Cuban Council of Ministers, arrived in Beijing on Sunday heading the island’s delegation to the 24th session of the Cuba-China Intergovernmental Commission for Trade-Economic Relations.»
Cuba will close the year 2011 with a 2.7% increase in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) “slightly below the planned 3%”, announced the Minister of Economy and Planning, Adel Yzquierdo Rodriguez. »
Wiht the presence of Cuban President Raul Castro the National Assembly of People’s Power (Parliament) sessions to analyze the economic plans and budget for 2012, as well as the implementation of both aspects in 2011.»
Cuban President Raul Castro called for a firm struggle against neglect and irresponsibility, which damage national economy, during the 3rd plenary of the Communist Party Central Committee on Wednesday.»
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