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EU and CELAC Urge Ending US Blockade on Cuba

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The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) reiterated today the rejection of the US blockade against Cuba, as it constitutes a unilateral coercive measure with extraterritorial effect contrary to international law. This was indicated in the final declaration of the second bi-regional ministerial summit that ended Tuesday in Brussels, in which high representatives of the 33 countries of the CELAC and the 28 of the EU participated.

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It is essential to defend the unity of CELAC

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Since then it has been demonstrated, just as President Raúl Castro Ruz stated in his speech to the National Assembly of People’s Power of the Republic of Cuba last December 29, that “it is essential to defend the unity of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), as an indispensable, legitimate, unitary mechanism of political agreement and integration…”

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CELAC welcomes agreement signed by Colombian government and the FARC-EP

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The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) expressed it’s satisfaction with the agreement on transitional justice signed this Wednesday in Havana. The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) welcomed the agreement on transitional justice signed by the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC-EP) this Wednesday in Havana, as part of the peace process seeking to put an end to the armed conflict in the country.

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Venezuela and Colombia to normalize border relations

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The two leaders authorized the immediate return of their respective ambassadors; agreed to an investigation of the situation on the border; will meet with ministers on Wednesday, September 23, to discuss border issues and the progressive normalization of the zone; as well as continue to hold talks facilitated by Ecuador and Uruguay, among other points.

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Statement by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States

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The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Reiterating its commitment to multilateralism and to the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and International Law, including sovereign equality and territorial integrity of States, Reaffirming the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, adopted at its Second Summit in Havana on January 29, 2014

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CELAC-EU Condemn Blockade to Cuba and Support Colombian Peace Talks

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Rejection to the US blockade against Cuba and support to dialog in Colombia were among the main topic in the inaugural address of the Summit of the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU). During the inauguration ceremony, European Council President Donald Tusk, announced the blocs decision to promote a trust fund to support post-conflict actions. Tusk praised the peace dialog being carried out by the government of President Juan Manuel Santos and the Revolutionary Forces of Colombia.

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Greek Premier To Meet with LatAm Leaders

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The office of the Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, released the agenda of meetings and interviews he is expected to hold with Latin American leaders in the next few hours during the EU-Celac Summit.
The Summit is to gather for two days in Brussels 60 leaders of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) with the objective to strengthen bilateral political and economic relations.

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Vice President Díaz–Canel leads Cuban delegation to CELAC-European Union Summit

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First Vice President of Cuba’s Councils of State and Ministers Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez is leading the country’s delegation to the 2nd Summit between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union, scheduled June 10-11 in Brussels.

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ALBA, a Real Alternative to the System’s Crisis

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Havana, Feb 14 (Prensa Latina) The Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) is a real alternative to the crisis of the world capitalist system, according to Professor Luciano Vasapollo, of the University of Sapienza in Rome. The academic, who also heads the delegation from the Network of Italian Communists and the Our America Association, is paying an official visit to Cuba. Vasapollo’s working agenda includes his participation in an international workshop on social networks and media.

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LatAm Educators Call for Strengthened Teaching Cooperation

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Havana, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel made a call today at the opening of the First Meeting of Education Ministers from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), at the Conference Center in the Cuban capital, to cooperate on the development of better policies to improve the educational sphere and eradicate illiteracy in Latin America and the Caribbean.