Tegucigalpa, December 16 (RHC)-- The National Congress of Honduras has awarded Cuban Revolution Leader Fidel Castro with the 'Gold-plated Cross' (Gran Cruz Extraordinaria con Placa de Oro), in recognition of Cuba's strong solidarity and cooperation with the Central American country.... More


Havana, December 16 (RHC)-- The accord signed by the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces and the government constitutes a new and significant step in the advancements of efforts for peace. The statement was made by the Cuban warrantor at the peace talks, Rodolfo Benitez, at the signing ceremony, which was attended by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez. ... More


Havana, December 16 (RHC)-- The president of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, described Cuba's relations with his country as an example of solidarity. ... More


Havana, December 16 (RHC)-- The Cuban Tourism Ministry has announced that the first direct flight of Air China from Beijing will arrive in Havana on December 27th. The flight will bring 300 passengers on board and will be aimed at opening a route to increase the visits of Chinese tourists to the island. ... More


Havana, December 16 (RHC-PL) -- Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis said in Havana that his country's relations with Cuba will be more intense. Solis thanked the government and the people of Cuba during his official visit and said that the objectives of the trip were successfully met. "We reaffirm the importance of Cuba's foreign policy, as being a key player in the Caribbean basin. ... More


Nairobi, December 16 (RHC-PL) -- A Cuban delegation is participating in the Tenth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which continued its sessions today in Nairobi, Kenya. ... More


Washington, December 16 (RHC-PL) -- The Cuban Adjustment Act is coming under fire by U.S. public opinion due to the unique treatment it offers Cubans, in contrast to the treatment of other immigrants. ... More


Havana, December 15 (RHC-PL) –- The visiting President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, delivers a lecture at the Aula Magna of the University of Havana on Tuesday, in the context of his official visit to Cuba.... More


Damascus, December 15 (RHC)-- Syrian President Bashar al-Asad met in Damascus with Cuba's new Ambassador to the Arab country Rogerio Santana.... More


Doha, December 15 (RHC-PL) --Hamad Medical Corporation (CMH), manager of the Cuban Hospital in Dukhan, has opened a hostel for the recovery of patients in that hospital, considered a reference of health services in Qatar.... More


Havana, December 15 (RHC-PL)-- Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis delivered an address yesterday afternoon in Havana at the auditorium of the Colegio San Jerónimo de La Habana, the Academy of History of Cuba. ... More


Buenos Aires, December 15 (Prensa Latina)-- The Montecristo Media Corona, Montecristo Petit No. 2, and Montecristo 80th Anniversary cigars are making a big impact on the market in the Southern Cone due to their exquisiteness, according to Abdelasis Pita, corporate director of Pure Cigar S.A. and representative of Habanos S.A. for Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.... More


Havana, December 14 (RHC)-- Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis is in Havana for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening relations with Cuba, which were re-established in 2009, and to promote bilateral trade. ... More


Havana, December 14 (RHC)-- The President of Cape Verde Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca arrives in Cuba Monday evening to begin an official visit. ... More


Havana, December 14 (RHC)-- The first anniversary of the release of three Cubans who were unjustly imprisoned in the United States for many years will be celebrated with rumba music and the Rumbón for victory. ... More


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