The United Nations has recognized the preventive work conducted by the civil defense in Cuba to protect people in the eastern provinces against the impact of Hurricane Matthew. ... More


This October 6, the Caribbean Sea appeared troubled, its blue waters no longer crystal blue, tossed and whirled in the whims of Matthew, one of the worst storms hitting the area in decades. ... More


Después que se ha dado como virtualmente seguro, ahora un número creciente lo coloca entre signos de interrogación.... More


Fidel Castro Ruz, during Tuesday's closing session of the 7th Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba

Remarks by leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz, during Tuesday's closing session of the 7th Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba... More


No other date is more symbolic than April 16, that of our party’s founding. On the eve of the mercenary invasion at Playa Girón, after honoring the victims of the previous day’s aerial attacks on our airports, combatants of the Rebel Army, the National Police, and militias swore to defend at any cost the socialist character of the Revolution, proclaimed on this unforgettable day.... More


One year has gone by since the simultaneous announcements made on December 17, 2014, by the presidents of Cuba and the United States to re-establish diplomatic relations between both countries and work to improve our relations. ... More


Cuba has reaffirmed its support of a legal, orderly and secure migration, as well as its respect for the right of its citizens to leave and return to their country, according to current international standards. ... More


President Francois Hollande; Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon; Distinguished Heads of State and Government, delegates and guests; Mr. President: Allow me first and foremost to express the condolences of the people and government of Cuba to the people and government of France for the victims of the atrocious terrorist attacks in Paris.... More


Over the last few days, a complex situation has developed involving more than 1,000 Cubans who have arrived in Costa Rica, from other countries in the region, with the intention of traveling to the United States.... More


STATEMENT BY CUBAN FOREIGN MINISTER BRUNO RODRÍGUEZ ON THE AGENDA ITEM 42 ENTITLED “NECESSITY OF ENDING THE ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL EMBARGO IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AGAINST CUBA” AT THE SEVENTIETH PERIOD OF SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY. NEW YORK, OCTOBER 27, 2015... More


Remarks by Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers of the Republic of Cuba, in his address to the General Debate of the 70th Session of the UNGA, New York, September 28, 2015.... More


The current instability prevailing in numerous regions of the world has its roots in the pervasive underdevelopment afflicting two-thirds of the world population.... More


Here is the full text of the speech that Pope Francis gave to the United Nations General Assembly, as translated by the Holy See:... More


Pope Francis Message to Cubans

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Only a few days are left before my visit to Cuba. Therefore, I wish to send you a fraternal greeting before we meet personally. ... More


After months of protests leading to the resignation of Guatemala's former president Otto Pérez Molina, Guatemalans headed to the ballot box to elect their next leader. There are 7.5 million registered voters in Guatemala, and according to the Organization of American States' observation mission the elections were a success, with 71 percent of eligible voters participating.... More


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