Award in Chile for Cuban Documentary

During the second Ideas Movie Cinema Festival in Santiago de Chile, Cuba participated with several films by young graduates from the International Cinema and Television School of San Antonio de los Baños and won the first prize with the documentary by director Raquela Conde. She approached in her film the story of a town man, Fidel Valdés, during the 1962 October Crisis. Giraldo Mazola, Cubas Ambassador to Chile, received the award on behalf of the film director. Read More

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César López in Paraguay

The dialogue "The cultures and the peoples beyond geographical boundaries" opened in the Republic of Paraguay on occasion Asuncions Council Board declared Cuban poet, essayist and literary critic César López as Honourable Guest. Read More

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Letter of Silvio to the town of Talca

The defense of Dr. Eduardo Contreras has made clear that I have not committed any offense and at no time I sought to offend the town of Talca. However certain media has rushed to say that I am punishing myself. Read More

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Cuba's Population Decreases

Last year, Cuba's population decreased sharply for the first time in 25 years. The information was released Wednesday on national media. Read More

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Cuba looking for 10th consecutive Pan-American baseball title

MORE than a year after finishing in second place at the World Baseball Classic, Cuba is relying on "versatile" players and good pitchers to achieve its 10th Pan-American title at the Games in Rio de Janeiro. Read More

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Cuban volleyball team warms up in Bulgaria for World League

The Cuban National Volleyball Team, with four rookies out of 13 players, will play three tune-up games in Bulgaria in preparation for the World Volleyball League beginning May 25. Read More

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Paraguay praises cuban medical assistance

The consul of Paraguay in Havana thanked the Cuban government for the training of Paraguayan doctors and treating 2,500 patients as part of the Operation Miracle eye-care program on the island. Read More

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Capablanca chess tournmant opens in Cuba

Ukranian GM Vassily Ivanchuk, winner of the last two events, is expected to be in Havana for the first round on Friday Read More

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Cuba to cull baseball team for Rio Games

New prospects and veterans of Cuban baseball were named on the 35-member pre-selection competing to make the 20-man team that will compete in the Pan American Games scheduled for July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More

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Cuba drills as hurricane season approaches

Experiences accumulated over the past several years in dealing with hurricanes, heavy rains, droughts and other events and disasters have been taken into account for the organization of a drill to take place throughout Cuba on May 19-20. Read More

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