The International Committee for the Freedom of the Five has nominated the Cuban anti-terrorists for the Human Rights People’s Choice Award 2014, which acknowledges the work of people or institutions in defense of human rights.»
Venezuela Denounces Slanderous Campaign at UN Human Rights Council
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua has accused international media outlets of conducting a psychological war against the oil-rich nation.»
Raul Castro Calls for Critical Analysis of Measures Implementation Process
Cuban President Raul Castro called to make a critical and constructive analysis of the process to implement the measures that are part of the update of the country’s economic model.»
Cuban Health System Benefits from Habano Cigar Festival (+photos)
The traditional humidor auction that closed the 16 Habano Cigar Festival in Havana collected 1 million 102 thousand 210 Euros, which were dedicated to the Cuban health system.»
Fernando Gonzalez Attends Concert, Thanks Support of Cuban Youth (+photos)
Fernando Gonzalez thanked the Cuban youths for their permanent support of their cause, during a music concert launched Saturday evening at the stairs of the University of Havana.»
Pope Francis Calls for Peace and Reconciliation in Ukraine
Pope Francis today called for peace and reconciliation in Ukraine where violent action from different groups have taken the country to a serious internal crisis.»
President Raul Castro Holds Talks with Prime Minister of Namibia
Cuban President Raul Castro held talks on Thursday with Namibia’s Prime Minister Hage Gottfried Geingob, who is on an official visit to Cuba.»
President Rousseff Praises Work of Cuban Doctors in Brazil
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff highlighted the work of Cuban health professionals that joined the program “More Doctors” and are rendering services in rural areas and special indigenous districts in this country.»
Fidel and Raul Elected Delegates to 8th UNEAC Congress
Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro and President Raul Castro head the list of delegates to the 8th Congress of the Association of Cuban Artists and Writers (UNEAC), to take place April 11 and 13 in Havana.»
Guitar and Flamenco Icon Paco de Lucia Dies
Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia, who helped to expand flamenco music worldwide, died today in Mexico, said an announcement issued from city hall in Algeciras, Andalusia, where de Lucia was born.»