The transfer to Mexico of 1,301 Cuban migrants in camps near the Panama-Costa Rica border is scheduled to conclude on March 15, it was informed in Panama»
Venezuelan Hugo Chavez, the President of the People (+photos)
Chavez was considered as the architect of 21st century socialism and kicked off a process of Latin American unification, far from U.S. domination»
Cuba Ministry of Health Confirms Second Imported Zika Case
The first imported Zika case was reported on March 1, related to a 28-year old Venezuelan doctor who arrived in the island on February 21»
Premium Cigars Celebration Concludes in Havana
The festival brought more than 2,000 participants from over 60 countries to the Cuban capital, from February 29 to March 4. This year’s edition was dedicated to Cohiba, the flagship Habanos brand»
Brasil: Lula da Silva Released after Police Interrogation
The Brazilian ex-president was arrested following news reports published on Thursday which included a written testimony from a senator in the Workers’ Party, who accused ex President Lula of bribery»
Honduran Indigenous Human Rights Activist Shot in Attack
Honduran indigenous leader, Berta Caceres, a human rights activist for the Lenca community and peasant movement, has been murdered by unknown assailants in an attack in Intibuca»
Cuban Omara Durand Nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
Cuban paralympic sprinter Omara Durand features among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability»
Presidents of Cuba and Austria Hold Meeting in Havana
Cuban President, Raul Castro, and his Austrian peer, Heinz Fischer, praised the positive state of relations between their countries, which this year celebrate their 70th anniversary»
Austrian Federal Republic President Starts Official Visit to Cuba
Austrian Federal President, Heinz Fischer, began an official visit to Cuba, in the context of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the two countries»
Cuba Diagnoses First Imported Zika Virus Case
Cuba diagnosed first imported Zika case, a Venezuelan doctor who came to attend a course. She was admitted in Pedro Kouri Institute of Tropical Medicine, the Ministry of Public Health reported»