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Archive - Jan 28, 2011

Argentina Excels in Casa de las Americas Literature Contest

<p style="text-align: justify;">Havana, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Argentina did great in the 52nd edition of the Casa de las Americas literature contest, with one prize and five mentions in the categories of testimony, short story, and artistic/literary essay. Writer Carlos E. Bishoff won an award for his testimonial piece on the repression carried out by the military dictatorship in his country (1976-1983).In addition, three Argentinens received mentions in the category of short story: Virginia G. Gallardo ("El porvenir"), Patricia Suarez ("Brindar con extraños"), and Norberto Mauricio Espinosa ("Pequeños milagros"). Read More

Cuba Pays Tribute to National Hero Jose Marti

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba, Jan 28 (acn) The First Secretary of Cuba’s Young Communist League (UJC), Liudmila Alamo Dueñas, and the president of the Federation of University Students (FEU), Maydel Gomez Lago, placed a floral wreath on behalf of the Cuban people before the monument dedicated to Cuban National Hero Jose Marti at Havana’s Parque Central on the occasion of the 158th anniversary of his birthday. Read More

Lessons in boxing and life in Cuba, Argentina's dream

<p style="text-align: justify;">THE Pan American Games are the goal and the Olympics the dream of the Argentine boxers training in Cuba this month."Training in Cuba is a lesson in boxing and also a lesson in life," said Brian Carlos Castaño, 69kg champion in the ODESUR Games."We get polished here, we're in the ring everyday against the Cubans, allowing us to gain experience and perfect what we&nbsp; learn with Professor Sarbelio," Castaño added. Read More

Why Cuba is a beacon

<p style="text-align: justify;">Some argue the revolution has not gone far enough in terms of a thoroughgoing democracy based but it's a work in progress, writes Labour's John McDonnell.There can be no dispute that Fidel Castro’s coming to power in Cuba in 1959 was a progressive revolution – heroically led by Castro and his allies. It replaced a barbaric regime under Batista in which the island economy served the US business elite and mafia. The 26th July movement, led by Castro and Che Guevara, swept to power on a wave of popular support. Read More

Cuba Denounces Google's Censure of Cubadebate at UNESCO

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba, Jan 27 (acn) Cuba denounced the closing of Cubadebate's channel in Youtube at the International Symposium on Freedom of Expression organized by UNESCO in Paris.The event was organized with the support of the Swedish foreign ministry and had Jean-Francois Julliard, General Director of Reporters without Borders (RSF,French acronyms) as speaker.The organization "was sanctioned by the United Nation's former Human Rights Commission, in 2003, for acting against principles of freedom of expression," Juan Antonio Fernandez, chairman of the Cuban National Commission for UNESCO, told Cubadebate. Read More

Presidential order re-opens U.S.-Cuba religious exchanges

<p style="text-align: justify;">Date Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:48:04 -0800.UCC - Presidential order re-opens U.S.-Cuba religious exchanges.The CEO and executive director of faith-based humanitarian agency Church World Service (CWS) says the White House executive order this month to ease travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba for religious, educational and cultural exchanges signals "the beginning of a new era of relations between the U.S. and Cuba." Read More

Cuban, South African communist parties strengthen ties

<p style="text-align: justify;">16:13, January 27, 2011. Cuban Vice President Estaban Lazo met on Wednesday with Secretary-General of South Africa's Communist Party (PCSA) Blade Nzimande to strengthen the ties between both countries' communist parties. Read More

Torch parade a Cuban youth tribute to José Martí

<p style="text-align: justify;">The traditional March of the Torches with which Cuban students and the people in general annually honor national hero Jose Marti will take place Thursday night in Havana.Cuban Hero Jose Marti Present in the Work of the Revolution. The march, a tribute by the Federation of University Students marking his 158th birth anniversary, will begin at the Havana University staircase and end at Fraternidad Park, with a concert by the band Buena Fe. Read More

The Cuban Panaderos Cave welcomes International Film Festival of Lebu

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.01.27 - 09:21:46 / HOLGUIN, CUBA.- Los Panaderos Cave, in the city of Gibara, will be the sub-venue, from February 1st through the 3rd, of the 11th edition of the International Film Festival of Lebu, which will run parallel to the one scheduled for the Chilean city with the same name.The event will have Mexico as guest country, and will also offer screenings at La Boca del Lobo Club of Madrid, Spain, and at the Documentary Film Observatory-School of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Read More

New PR-DR ferry operator sets sights on Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">caribbeanbusinesspr.com. America Cruise Ferries is already looking to expand to Cuba in the wake of its announced plans to launch passenger and cargo service between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic this spring, company officials confirmed.Company partner Daniel Berrebi said the proposed passenger ferry service to the Caribbean country has been broached with the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, D.C. The talks centered on the need for such service to the largest island in the Caribbean, he said. Read More