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Cuba for the gold medals in Judo heaviest divisions

The specialists anticipate a close struggle for the gold medals between representatives of Cuba and Brazil in the heaviest divisions in the judo tournament this Thursday. Read More

Two more gold medals to Cubans in Rowing

In the lightweight double skiff, Cuban Yaima Velazquez and Ismaray Marerro conquered the gold medal this Wednesday. The second Cuban gold medal in rowing went to Janier Concepcion and Yoennis Hernandez, in the double skiff event. <br /> Read More

Death toll in Brazilian air crash rises to 186 while search continues for crash victims

Brazilian rescue workers are continuing to search for victims of a plane crash at the main airport in the city of Sao Paulo. For many, yesterdays air crash in São Paulo was an accident foretold. Pilots have long complained about conditions at Congonhas airport, saying that heavy rain makes landing on its short runway dangerous. Read More

Cuba acuses US for visa shortfall, and US acuses Cuba back

Early this week Cuba complained about a slowdown in visa processing at the U.S. post earlier this week. VOA's David Gollust reports from the State Department. The United States said Wednesday it will not meet an agreed quota for visas for Cuban émigrés this year because the Havana government is impeding the work of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana. Read More