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April 16th

Cuban General Alvaro Lopez Miera Decorated in Russia

Army Corps General Alvaro Lopez Miera, Deputy Minister of the General Staff of Cuba’s Revolutionary Armed Forces, was decorated on Thursday in Moscow by the Russian Association of Veterans of Angola (UVA). Read More

Obama's visit to Miami, time for a change on Cuba

In a few hours, President Obama will visit the home of Emilio and Gloria Estefan for a fundraising event that will cost attendees $30,400 per couple.<br /> Read More

The Cubans are coming

The Ballet Naional de Cuba will perform at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre this year. Read More

Caribbean Prevents Marine Pollution

The Caribbean will be the sixth region of the world protected from the indiscriminate dumping of toxic waste by adopting the international agreement to prevent pollution from ships (MARPOL 73/78).<br /> Read More

“Cuban New Song opened the world’s doors to me”

Chilean singer-songwriter Isabel Parra admitted today that the Cuban New Song movement opened the world’s doors to her music because it showed her how to make songs that transcend beyond the context of the Southern Cone of Latin America. Read More

Cuban Hurdler Robles, Top LatAm Star in Ostrava

Cuban Dayron Robles, Olympic Champion and world recordman in the 110 hurdle meters, will be the main attraction from Latin America in the tournament at Ostrava, Czech Republic, coming May 27.<br /> Read More

Limited self-employment is a positive step

Excerpts from an editorial in the Los Angeles Times dealing with the unannounced liberalization of some retail services. For background, read our April 12 blog item &quot;Barbershops, beauty shops can be leased by employees...&quot; Read More

Cuba to Host First Int’l Congress of ELAM Graduates

Cuba, The first International Congress of Graduates from Havana’s Latin American Medical School will take place April 20-25 in Santiago de Cuba with doctors from around 20 countries expected to participate. Read More

Buena Fe concert in Miami postponed

The concert by Cuban pop-trova group Buena Fe scheduled for Thursday night at the Fillmore Miami Beach has been postponed to May 9th. Read More

Raul Castro Welcomes Hugo Chavez in Havana

Cuban President Raul Castro welcomed his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez, who arrived in Havana on Thursday for a working visit accompanied by several of his ministers. Read More