Colombians Interested in Fidel Castro´s Book

The Havana launch of Fidel Castro´s book La Paz en Colombia (Peace in Colombia), which contains details of Cuba´s contribution to a political solution in this country´s internal conflict, has had great repercussion here. Read More

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One Million Tourists Expected in Varadero, Cuba

Cuban Tourism Ministry (MINTUR) officials expressed on Tuesday their confidence that Varadero, the Island’s main beach resort, will close this year with the reception, for the first time, of one million visitors. Read More

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Scorpion Farming Multiplies in Cuba

The farm of blue scorpions Rhopalurus Junceus, an endemic species from Cuba, located in the province of Cienfuegos, increased the number of specimens used in the project called &quot;Demonstration of the anti-cancer venom effect&quot; of the type also called by Cuban peasants Red Scorpion.<br /> Read More

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Cuba's infant mortality rate due to acute respiratory infections dropped 98 percen

Cuba's infant mortality rate due to acute respiratory infections dropped 98 percent, as a result of health policies implemented throughout the country. Read More

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30th Latin American Festival to Begin in Havana

Countries with the best chances of winning awards at the competition are Argentina, Mexico and Brazil—three of the most powerful Latin American nations in the field of cinematography Read More

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Concert in France to Collect Funds for Cuban Hurricane Victims

The France-Cuba-Vanclousse Solidarity Association organized a concert at the Du Balcon Theater in Avignon, to collect funds for the victims of three hurricanes that hit Cuba in less than three months. Read More

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Pineapple Planted in Eastern Cuba

Agricultural authorities in the eastern Cuban province of Ciego de Avila have expanded pineapple crops in the region. Read More

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The Cuban film Kangamba was well acclaimed in Argentina Senate

The Cuban film Kangamba was well acclaimed after being shown at a crowded hall of the Argentinean Senate. Read More

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Chinese president and Fidel Castro meet in Habana

China's president signed trade and investment deals with communist ally Cuba on Tuesday, part of a Latin America trip on which Chinese businessmen have been snapping up all manner of raw materials. Read More

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International Seminar on Cooperatives Underway in Cuba

Cooperativism in Cuba, international experiences in this field and the role of women in the direction of production units are the main topics in the Third International on Cooperatives, to open this Tuesday in this city.<br /> Read More

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