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September 26th

Amauri Sanit, best pitcher in the Mexican League

The Cuban Amauri Sanit wins again, for the second consecutive year, the category Pitcher of the Year awarded by the Mexican Baseball League (LMB) in recognition of his exploits during the campaign, as part of Los Tigres de Quintana Roo. Read More

Social investigation shows that 25% of the Cuban population is mired in poverty

A study conducted by young researchers and published by the Felix Varela Center and the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences showed that 25% of the Cuban population is mired in poverty. Read More

Cienfuegos will have a new cruise terminal

The port of Cienfuegos will undergo a major investment by the Ministry of Transportation for the construction of a modern cruise terminal. This type of tourism began in Cuba in 1996 and has been increasing, with some mishaps over the years. Read More

Ivan Cañas opens a photo exhibition about Lezama Lina in Mexico

Titled "Lezama unpublished" photographer Ivan Cañas will present an exhibition where 30 portraits of Cuban writer José Lezama Lima, which will take place in Mexico City. The images are the result of Cañas’ visit made in 1969 to the poet's house in Trocadero 162, along with the painter and designer Raul Martinez. Read More

Roberto González Echevarría won Annual Critics Award

The book entitled "Reading and rereading. Studies in literature and culture" (Lecturas y relecturas. Estudios sobre literatura y cultura) of the famous writer Roberto González Echevarría was the winner of the Annual Critics Award, awarded by the Cuban Book Institute. The author himself expressed surprise and satisfaction at the recognition.  Read More

September 25th

United States makes adjustments to its appointment system for visas and payments in Cuba

The Interests Section of the United States in Havana (SINA) reported that from next Saturday, September 27 shall enter into force a new system for visa applications of migrants and fiancées. As reported, the changes lead to more information for applicants and reduce the cost of application. Read More

Abril achieves the world title in Helsinki

The Cuban boxer Richard Abril defeated Finnish Edis Tatli in Hartwall Arena in Helsinki to stand as champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight bout despite having spent several idle months. Read More

A new joint venture will appear for the development of golf courses in Cuba

The Chinese Company Beijing Enterprises Holdings Limited and Cuban Palmares group will join to create the second joint venture for the development of real estate related to golf. The creation of these tourist scenarios also led the union with the same national company and British Esencia Hotels & Resorts. Read More

The National Baseball Series opens with new rules

Higinio Vélez, president of the Cuban Baseball Federation (BPF), reported on the new rules that came into effect with the already initiated National Series, which opened with the clash between the last year champion and runner-up, Pinar del Rio and Matanzas respectively. Read More

Cuban dancers applauded by Vladimir Malakhov

Between September 14 and 18 was celebrated in Cuba the first International Dance Contest North Atlantic, which was attended by 75 competitors. The driving force of the event, Vladimir Malakhov, confessed that more than one interpretation made him feel excited. Read More