Escambray ENGLISH EDITION
One of the distinctive features of sugar production in the 19th century in central Cuba, what is now Sancti Spíritus province, was the Chinese presence in sugarcane cutting»
Chinese immigrants contributed to sugar production in Cuba
UNICEF calls for an end to Israel’s indiscriminate killing of children in Gaza
The United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) has called for an end to the “indiscriminate killing” campaign against Palestinians, especially children, in the Gaza Strip, raising the alarm at the dire situation caused by Israel’s genocidal war on the territory»
New collaboration project with UN agency announced in Cuba
The National Office of Statistics and Information of the Republic of Cuba (ONEI) announced the closing of a collaborative project developed with the technical assistance of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).»
Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing as it launches assault on Rafah
Israeli forces have seized control of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital route for humanitarian aid and potential sanctuary for civilians from a building offensive.»
International Airliners Resume Flights to Cuba
Cuban tourism will be favored by the resumption of flights to local destinations by international airline companies starting in the second half of May»
IOC confirmed that there will be Palestinian athletes in Paris 2024
The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, confirmed that there will be Palestinian athletes in the Paris 2024 Games, either on their own merits or by invitation»
European Commission approved 68 million euros for the Gaza Strip
The European Commission announced the approval of an additional 68 million euros in humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in view of the deterioration of that Palestinian enclave, after more than six months of Israeli military operation»
This is the Alliance of unity
"This is the Alliance of solidarity and cooperation, victorious over the selfish pragmatism that only bets on profits and the market"»
UNICEF supports Cuba’s neonatology services
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Cuba reported on Tuesday that it mobilized resources to support 19 neonatology services throughout the country in in 2023»
Haiti establishes council to choose new leaders as gang violence rages
Haiti has formally established a transitional council to fill a leadership vacuum by choosing a new prime minister, and to restore order in the Caribbean country ravaged by gang violence. A decree published in the official gazette announced the formation of the Presidential Transitional Council on Friday, a month after Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he would step down amid a wave of attacks by armed gangs in the capital, Port-au-Prince.»