Pablo Milanes Sings in Ecuador

<p style="text-align: justify;">Renowned Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanes performs Friday at the 2nd Music Biennial in Loja, southern Ecuador.Milanes, one of the founders of Cuba's Nueva Trova movement, will sing hits like «Yolanda», «Yo no te pido» and «El breve espacio en que no estás».The biennial event features seminars, workshops, conferences and concerts, and is aimed at reviving the cultural traditions of this Ecuadorian city.<br /> <br /> Read More

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More Cubans Participate in Social, Economic Policy Debate

<p style="text-align: justify;">Havana, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) Over six million Cubans to date have taken part in debates on the Economic and Social Policy Guidelines of the Draft Party Program at their workplaces and in their neighborhoods.That document will be submitted to the final approval of the 6th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party in mid-April, and debates being held among party members, workers and the people in general, which started in December will conclude February 28. Read More

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Archbishop underscores essential role of Church in Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Havana, Cuba, Feb 3, 2011 / 02:56 pm (CNA).- Archbishop Angelo Becciu, the apostolic nuncio to Cuba, recently stressed that the Catholic Church “plays a very important role” in the country.Archbishop Becciu underscored the commitment of the bishops and priests to help Cubans amid the difficulties they face. His comments came in an interview published Jan. 29 by the Cuban bishops’ conference.He also referred to the pilgrimage site, the statue of Our Lady of Charity. “Mary can help Cubans feel that they are one family” Read More

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