Cuban First Vice President touring the eastern province of Las Tunas, Cuba

Hard work is the only best way to face the current world economic crisis, Cuban First Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura.<br /> Read More

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Santiago de Cuba, pays homage to Cuban poet José María Heredia, considered the first Romantic poet in the Americas.

The Casa Natal de José María Heredia Museum is hosting the event.  It includes scientific panel discussions on the need to preserve the cultural center, which treasures the legacy and several objects of the poet –also known as the Niágara Singer—born on December 31st, 1803. Read More

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Mario Bennedetti dies, illustrates Uruguayan writer and Cuban´s friend

Latin American novelist, poet and journalist Mario Benedetti has died of respiratory and intestinal complications at the age of 88 in Montevideo, Uruguay, Latin American press reported. Read More

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Omara Portuondo and Van Van Top Cubadisco 2009

The inaugural gala of the event is slated for today at the Amadeo Roldan Theater, <br /> including a special performance by the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by <br /> Maestro Guido Lopez-Gavilan. Read More

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Mariela Castro, daughter of Raúl Castro, headed the Cuban gays dance conga against homophobia

President Raul Castro's daughter led hundreds of Cuban gays in a street dance done yesterday to draw attention to gay rights on the island. Read More

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Hillary Rodham Clinton will visit Latin America

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said she will visit El Salvador and Honduras in the coming weeks.<br /> Read More

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Cuba Trains Defenses against Disasters

The General Staff of the Cuban Civil Defense of Cuba is leading Saturday and Sunday the drill Meteor 2009 with the purpose of training its structures to handle natural, technological, and sanitary disasters.<br /> Read More

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In Cuba: University Staff and Students Look Inside

The Federation of University Students held forums to discuss ways to improve university course in Cuban history and Law<br /> Read More

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Cuba's Undersea Oil Could Help Thaw Trade With U.S.

Deep in the Gulf of Mexico, an end to the 1962 U.S. trade embargo against Cuba may be lying untapped, buried under layers of rock, seawater and bitter relations. Read More

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Cuban Music Fair Starts

Everything is ready for the opening ceremony Saturday in this capital of the International Music Fair &quot;Cubadisco 2009,&quot; dedicated this time to Puerto Rico, organizing committee chairman Ciro Benemelis stated. Read More

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