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Raúl receives President of Cape Verde

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During the cordial meeting the two leaders discussed the positive state of bilateral relations – celebrating their 40th anniversary this year – and agreed on the desire to develop them. They likewise addressed various issues on the international agenda. The distinguished visitor was accompanied by the honorable Dr. António Correia e Silva, minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation; Ambassador of Cape Verde to Cuba, Daniel Oliveira; and Arnaldo Delgado, diplomatic advisor to the president

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Cuban medicine: A humanist vocation

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Dr. Norberto de Jesús Ramos González believes that one reaches the height of humanism when offering medical care to victims of catastrophic events, caused by natural disasters or epidemics. A dentist by profession, he first served as head of the Cuban medical brigade in Equatorial Guinea, Africa; and later in the Caribbean islands of Haiti and Dominica, in addition to previous short periods of work in several other countries.

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Promoting new forms of cooperation

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Cape Verde has maintained relations with Cuba since the proclamation of our independence, a struggle in which Cuba offered important support, noted Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, President of this African republic, upon arrival to Havana’s José Martí International Airport, December 14.

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Cuba and Costa Rica strengthen ties of friendship

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I hope that this visit will be the starting point to re-launch ties between Cuba and Costa Rica, stated Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera, President of this Central American nation on Monday, December 14, during his speech at the Cuban Academy of History.
Rivera was presented with the Corresponding Foreign Academic degree by the institution, awarded to scholars who despite being neither a Cuban national or resident, have made important contributions to the island’s history.

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Colombian Government and FARC Sign Historic Deal on Victims of Conflict

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Representatives of the Revolutionary Armed Army of Colombia (FARC-EP) and the Colombian government forces signed an agreement this Tuesday on the issue of victims of armed conflict, within the framework of the peace talks. The pact is the fourth major agreement between the parties during the peace negotiations in Havana since 2012. Other big deals covered land issues and rural development, political participation of the insurgency and drug trafficking.

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Press statement by Rodolfo Benitez version, guarantor of Cuba at the table of talks between Colombia and FARC-EP

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We welcome the important agreements reached by the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) on item 5, related to the Victims, of the Agenda for the peace talks taking place in Havana.

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The stories a Hotel Nacional can tell…

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The third time I visited the Hotel Nacional was to interview Benicio del Toro. What I really didn’t know at that time was that the Puerto Rican actor was a minor character among the many eminent world figures who, since December 30, 1930, have strolled through the rooms, halls and gardens of the country’s most emblematic hotel.

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Costa Rican President makes official visit to Cuba to strengthen relations

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The President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera, arrived in Havana yesterday, December 13, leading a delegation of government officials and business leaders with the goal of strengthening relations with Cuba. Solís indicated that during the official visit, he hoped to conclude the process of normalization of bilateral ties which began in the 1990s, and to develop cooperation in several areas.

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Ecuador announces visa requirements for Cuban citizens

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Among measures being taken by countries of the region to contain irregular migration of Cuban citizens, the Ecuadoran government has decided to establish a tourist or visitor visa requirement as of December 1, for citizens from the Republic of Cuba who wish to enter the country.

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Fidel’s message to President Nicolás Maduro

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I share the unanimous opinion of those who have congratulated you for your brilliant, valiant speech on the night of December 6, as soon as the election’s outcome was announced. In world history, the highest level of political glory which a revolutionary can reach, is that of the illustrious Venezuelan combatant, Liberator of America, Simón Bolívar, whose name now belongs not only to this sister country, but to all peoples of Latin America.