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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that he met with Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro for four hours in Havana, following the recently held ALBA special summit on Ebola.»

The re-election of Dilma Rousseff means avoiding the return to the past and fostering the process of social improvement, said former president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.»

Precipitations also reached significant levels in the city of Sancti Spiritus (87 mm), in the municipality of La Sierpe (69 mm), and in the mountainous region of Topes de Collantes (71 mm).»

Miguel Diaz-Canel, first vice-president of the Councils of State and Ministers, met with Ahmed Üzümcü, director general of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).»

Cuba closed its participation in the 9 American Cup of Sports Shooting when Alexander Moleiro achieved the eighth gold medal for his team, in rifle three positions style at 50 meters (m).»

Ecuadorian Market Power Control Superintendent Pedro Paez condemned in France the aggressive policy of the blockade of Cuba thatUS has maintained until present day.»

Uruguayan President Jose Mujica said that Tabaré Vázquez, candidate of his ruling Broad Front (FA) party will go on to win the upcoming elections.»

Cuban anti-terrorist fighter Antonio Guerrero expressed thanks for the solidarity and affection received on the occasion of the 22nd birthday of his son Gabriel, in a letter published by Granma newspaper.»

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Rafael Ramírez termed historic the admission of his country to the UN Security Council, with widespread backing from the General Assembly.»

Rural women have new opportunities for participation, which is in accordance with the socioeconomic project being implemented in the country.»