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December 15th

Drought in Cuba affects production of 87 thousand tons of rice

The intense drought this year in the country will prevent the production of some 87 000 tons of rice destined to be consumed by the Cuban population, according to the plan of 2015. Read More

Emblematic hotel in Cayo Coco ready for winter season

With the enthusiasm of the first day and the quality that print more than 20 years of experience, the Hotel Colonial Cayo Coco bet to stay in the preference of customers who choose it on their vacation agenda in the current winter. Read More

Arrival of cruise ships in Santiago de Cuba will increase in 2016

On Saturday December 19 the number of cruises arriving at the Santiago de Cuba Cruise Terminal will increase to 24 during the entire winter season in Cuba, which will run until next April. Read More

US embassy in Cuba launches contest on Facebook to participate in the anniversary of the thaw

US embassy in Cuba launches contest on Facebook to participate in the anniversary of the thaw Read More

Cuban film among Nominees to 2016 Goya Awards

The Cuban film Vestido de Novia, by filmmaker Marilyn Solaya, is one of the candidates to the 30th edition of the Goya Awards, announced today the Spanish Film Academy. Read More

Obama will visit Cuba next year only if he can meet with opposition

“If I go on a visit, then part of the deal is that I get to talk to everybody. I’ve made very clear in my conversations directly with President Castro that we would continue to reach out to those who want to broaden the scope for, you know, free expression inside of Cuba.” Read More

Cuban baseball defectors to return to the island in MLB tour

Baseball stars Yasiel Puig and Jose “Pito” Abreu are part of the group of Cuban defectors who on Tuesday will arrive in Havana to begin a Major League Baseball goodwill tour. Read More

December 14th

Cuba allows soccer players to sign with professional leagues

The national commissioner, Rene Perez, announced that Cuban players will soon be allowed to sign massively and regularly with professional leagues. Read More

President of Cape Verde kicks off official visit to Cuba

The President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, is expected to arrive in Cuba Monday evening on an official visit. Read More

Costa Rican President visits Cuba

Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis arrived in Havana on a two-day official visit aimed at deepening relations with Cuba, which were reestablished in 2009 and to promote bilateral trade. Read More