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“I am leaving with the faithful hope that Santiago will always be Santiago”, said Raul Castro at the main event on the 62nd anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada Garrison, in Santiago de Cuba.»

The five Cubans who were held in U.S. prisons for fighting terrorism concluded a brief but intense visit to El Salvador, which was described as historic by President Salvador Sanchez Ceren.»

The Cuban flag was raised July 20th at the headquarters of the State Department as part of the actions implemented within the process of diplomatic ties restoration between the United States and Cuba. The Cuban flag now stands alongside over 150 others, placed in alphabetical order, at the reception of the Federal body responsable for Foreign Relations. Cuba Reiterates Willingness »

The ruling Alianza Pais Movement today condemned the bomb attack against its headquarters in Guayaquil, while Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, warned that “the violence will not go on”.»

Cuban Vice-President Ricardo Cabrisas is paying a four-day visit to Angola, where he corroborated the willingness of top authorities to strengthen bilateral ties in key economic sectors.»

Cuba President Raul Castro sent a letter of recognition to the Cuban doctors who worked in African countries, acknowledging their altruism and courage.»

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced in Washington that Cuba has become the first country in the world to eliminate the transmission of HIV / AIDS and syphilis from mother to baby.»

The commemoration ceremony will take place Friday, July 24th, at seven o’clock in the morning, in the town city of the municiplaity.»

Cuban President Raul Castro has received Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, who is paying an official visit to Cuba as part of a Latin American tour.»

The 9th International Festival Danzón Habana begins today in this capital with the participation of singers, bands and dance companies from nine countries.»