With a gala at the Heredia Theater, the 33rd International Caribbean Festival begins in Santiago de Cuba, an event uninterruptedly held for nearly 35 years as a meeting point among the cultures of the peoples of the region.»
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Colombian Peace Talks Take Second Break
Peace talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) took their second recess today, since beginning negotiations in this capital last week.»
Santos Grateful to Cuba for its Support for Peace in Colombia
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos expressed his gratitude towards Cuba’s support for the realization of the peace talks agreed with the rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Army of the People (FARC-EP).»
Cuba Parliament President Meets with Colombian Counterpart
Ricardo Alarcon, president of the National Assembly of the People’s Power (Parliament) met on Thursday with his Colombian counterpart, Juan Manuel Corzo, at the end of his three-day official visit.»
Cuba Denounces Exclusion from Summit of the Americas
Cuba Thursday considered unacceptable and unjustifiable the US position of excluding Cuba from the next Summit of the Americas, stance in tune with the traditional hostility of the White House against the Caribbean country.»
Raul Castro, Juan Manuel Santos Meet in Havana
Cuban President Raul Castro received his Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos, who came on a brief working visit to Cuba on Wednesday. The talks were also attended by foreign ministers Maria Angela Holguin and Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla.»
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Visits Cuba
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is on a working visit to Cuba to meet with his Cuban peer, Raul Castro, and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Santos, 60, will talk separately with Raul Castro and Chavez, who is in Havana recovering from surgery.»
Raul Castro Met with Visiting Colombian FM
Cuban President received Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin, who is on an official visit to Cuba. The distinguished visitor said that her visit shows her country’s willingness to strengthen and improve bilateral relations.»
Cuba to Foster Bilateral Links with Colombia
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, and Colombia’s Maria Angela Holguin, agreed on Wednesday here to commit to increase the potential of bilateral ties in several sectors.»