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December 16th

Alvaro Torres sang in Cuba one more time

The Salvadoran singer Alvaro Torres gave two concerts during the weekend in Cienfuegos as part of his presentations in Cuba. The stadium September 5 was the place chosen to host the largest audience possible. Read More

The Cuban film Fatima surprised the audience

The film Fatima, directed by Jorge Perugorría, was one of the surprises that kept the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema concluded yesterday in Havana. Based on the story "Fatima or Fraternity Park" by Miguel Barnet, the film surprised the audience that was expecting a much less entertaining production that they saw. Read More

Despaigne signed a 4.2 million contract in the Japanese League

Alfredo Despaigne renewed his contract with Chiba Lotte Mariners, signing a two-year deal in the Japanese Pacific League. This is the second time that the player participates in the Asian league as part of the new sports law in Cuba. Read More

Hairon Socarrás knockout Mexican Jesus Galicia

The Cuban boxer Hairon Socarrás proclaimed Latin interim junior featherweight champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC) after knocking in the second assault the Mexican Jesus Galicia. Read More

Yasmany Thomas signed a 68.5 million dollars

The Cuban player Yasmany Thomas signed a six-year contract with the D-backs for $ 68.5 million. The player trained six days a week for four months until the rules allowed him to start working with teams in early September. Read More

December 9th

National Baseball Series restarts in Cuba

The National Baseball Series was resumed to complete the 12 days it has left in the preliminary phase. After a few days of interruption for the Central American Games teams on the island are ready to fight for a spot in the second round. Read More

Los Van Van celebrated their 45th anniversary in Havana

Los Van Van gave a concert in celebration of its 45th anniversary on the Steps of the University of Havana, dedicated to its founder and director Juan Formell. The concert also finalized the national tour of the grouping. Read More

Hanser Garcia left out of the final at the World Swimming Championship

Cuban Hanser Garcia was out of the discussion of the medals in the 100 meter freestyle, for the World Swimming Championships in short course pool, located in the city of Doha, Qatar. Read More

Buena Fe concert in Havana to support the fight against Ebola

A light of hope was the name of the concert by duo Buena Fe held on Saturday December 7 in Havana to honor the work of Cuban doctors who fight the Ebola virus in Africa. Read More

Poor performance of Cuba in the Judo Grand Slam

Idalis Ortiz will be the last chance to get medals for Cuba in Judo Grand Slam, which concludes today in Tokyo, Japan. So far the performance of the Cuban delegation has had a fifth place as the greatest triumph. Read More