Special Coverages

Political Parties Reject Anti-Cuba Media Campaign — by ACN — last modified Mar 15, 2010 04:39 PM

A resolution condemning an ongoing anti-Cuba international campaign orchestrated by powerful media outlets in the aftermath of actions recently carried out by counterrevolutionary elements in the Caribbean island, was approved during the closing session of the 14th International Seminar “Political Parties and New Society” that concluded on Sunday in Mexico City.

President Correa Criticizes Imprisonment of Cuban Antiterrorist Fighters in the US — by ACN — last modified Mar 15, 2010 04:11 PM

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa questioned the US´s moral authority to judge the situation of human rights in other countries while “it has legalized torture and violates the human rights of Cubans in US prisons.”

Uncertainty Rules in Chile — by PL — last modified Mar 15, 2010 11:18 AM

Chileans worry today about the future of the country, if earth tremors continue lashing as last weekend, when more than 20 aftershocks took place.

Cuban Hero’s Wife Stresses US Cruelty — by PL — last modified Mar 15, 2010 09:36 AM

The wife of on of the five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters unfairly imprisoned in US jails over 11 years ago denounced in this capital the cruelty, hatred and brutality against their relatives in the case.

Henry Reeve Medical Brigade Treats Nearly 200 000 Haitians — by ACN — last modified Mar 15, 2010 04:21 PM

Nearly 200 thousand Haitians were treated by the Henry Reeve medical brigade after the earthquake of January 12, reports its coordinators.

Salvadoran FM Stresses the Value of Cuban Solidarity — by ACN — last modified Mar 15, 2010 03:57 PM

Cuba's solidarity with the Latin American and Caribbean peoples in the preparation of physicians, was highlighted this Friday in Havana, by Hugo Martinez Bonilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of El Salvador.

Cuban Ambassador to European Parliament Slams Condemnation of Cuba — by ACN — last modified Mar 12, 2010 05:26 PM

The Cuban ambassador before the European Union, Elio Rodriguez, described as “interfering and disrespectful” a resolution approved by the European Parliament (EP) condemning Cuba.

Wives of the Cuban Five Denounce their Case in Geneva — by ACN — last modified Mar 14, 2010 07:27 AM

Olga Salanueva and Adriana Perez, the wives of two of the Cuban antiterrorists unfairly incarcerated in the United States since 1998, met with top officials from the UN Human Rights Council (HRC).

The Fabulous Bill for a Useless Death — by ACN — last modified Mar 12, 2010 02:23 PM

Desperate to bill and charge for the service, the protagonists of the last chapter of the defamatory campaign against Cuba are rushing to claim the U.S. government to pay them their usual millions.

Democracy in Cuban Elections is Guaranteed — by Acn — last modified Mar 15, 2010 04:42 PM

Some eight million 400 thousand voters, 71 per cent of the Cuban population, have the right to participate in this year’s partial elections, the nomination assemblies of which are underway until March 24.

Cuba Requests Reactivation of Cuban Five's Case — by ACN — last modified Mar 12, 2010 05:37 PM

Cuba requested before the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva the reactivation of the case of the five Cuban antiterrorists, the detention of which in the United States was termed as arbitrary in that city, where the organization’s headquarters is located.

New Challenges for Cuban Doctors in Venezuela — by PL — last modified Mar 12, 2010 09:10 AM

Cuban Vice Minister of Health Joaquin Garcia assures on Thursday that one of the main challenges of the Cuban mission in Venezuela is to continue incorporating the state health programs to the primary assistance network Mission Inside the Neighborhood.

Cuba Rejects European Condemnation — by PL — last modified Mar 14, 2010 07:39 AM

The Cuban National Assembly has roundly rejected a resolution by the European Parliament, calling it a vicious attack on Cuba. "The European Parliament has just passed a condemnation resolution against our country manipulating sentiments, distorting facts, deceiving people and obscuring reality", stresses a declaration by the Cuban legislative house.

Week of la Francophonie Dedicated to Haiti — by ACN — last modified Mar 11, 2010 09:31 AM

The Week of la Francophonie, scheduled for March 13-22 in Havana, will be dedicated to Haiti as announced by Alain Zayan, cultural attaché of the French embassy in the Cuban capital.

Havana´s Casa de las Americas Begins Cultural Project in Solidarity with Haiti — by ACN — last modified Mar 12, 2010 07:02 AM

The Havana-based Casa de las Americas began a project called “Ayiti cheri” in solidarity with the people of Haiti that is suffering the consequences of a devastating earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince last January.

Suriname´s Health Ministry Praises Work of Cuban Doctors — by ACN — last modified Mar 11, 2010 10:28 AM

Celsius Waterberg, Suriname´s Health Minister, highlighted the work carried out by Cuban doctors in that South American country.

Cuban Youngsters to Climb the Turquino Peak in Solidarity with The Five — by ACN — last modified Mar 10, 2010 03:33 PM

Journalists and students from Havana´s Institute of International Relations began a tour of the Sierra Maestra Mountains on Wednesday, which will include the ascent of the Turquino Peak, in solidarity with the five Cuban antiterrorists unjustly incarcerated in the United States.

UN Chief in Haiti Praises Cuban Doctors Work — by ACN — last modified Mar 11, 2010 08:56 AM

Edmond Mulet, head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) described as extraordinary the work of Cuban doctors in that Caribbean country hit by an earthquake last January 12.

UN: New Resolution against US Blockade of Cuba — by ACN — last modified Mar 11, 2010 09:59 AM

A declaration rejecting the almost 50-year-old US economic blockade of Cuba, which was recently approved in the Summit for Unity of Latin America and the Caribbean held in Mexico, began to circulate in the United Nations today as an official document.

Miguel Bosé: US blockade of Cuba as Torture — by ACN — last modified Mar 09, 2010 08:32 AM

Spanish singer Miguel Bosé described this Monday the US economic, financial, and commercial blockade against Cuba as “torture”, during the presentation of “Cardio”, his latest album.