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The Cuban parrot endangered

The Cuban parrot (Amazona leucocephala), with its vivid Red-Green color, is in danger of extinction. Cuban specialists try to ensure their survival in several regions of the island studying the conditions of their traditional habitat. Read More

Old Havana prepares its finery to welcome Pope Francis

Mountaineers, bricklayers, builders and restorers embellish even more the Cathedral and the old building of the Seminary of San Carlos and San Ambrosio, now Father Felix Varela Cultural Center in Old Havana. Read More

Florida triggers a partial threat alert because of Tropical Storm Erika

The State Emergency Operations Center of Florida today activated a partial alert in response to Tropical Storm Erika, which threatens to reach next week the state turned a hurricane, according to forecasts from the American National Hurricanes Center. Read More

Cuba will be at the Fourth World Conference of Parliament Presidents

Cuba will take part at the Fourth World Conference of Parliament Presidents, call by the Inter-parliamentary Union at United Nations in New York, August 31 to September 2nd focusing on the participation of parliaments in the implementation of new sustainable development goals. Read More

Photo Exhibit on Fidel Castro Opens in Buenos Aires

The photo exhibit depicting moments of the speech given by Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro at the stairs of the Law Faculty at the University of Buenos Aires back in 2003. Read More

Telenovela about Celia Cruz airs in October

12 years after the death of Celia Cruz, Celia, the first soap opera inspired by the life of legendary Cuban singer call La Guarachera of Cuba, or The Queen of Salsa will air in October. Read More

Yarisley Silva, pole vault world champion

Cuban Yarisley Silva won the pole vault crown in Beijing World Championship with a spectacular record of 4.90 meters, reaffirming herself as the great international queen of the pole vault and the most consistent Athletics competitor on the island. Read More