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Cuba and the United States reached a preliminary agreement for the establishmen of flights between both country.

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December 16, 2015. On December 14, 15 and 16 the third round of technical talks on civil aviation between delegations from Cuba and the United States, including the establishment of scheduled flights between both countries, was held in Washington. The US delegation was led by Thomas Engle, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Transportation Affairs, and the Cuban delegation was headed by Yuri A. Gala López, Director of Bilateral Affairs, of the US General Division of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Cuban tourism: broad foreign investment opportunities

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Together with food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, tourism features among key spheres opening the doors to Cuban development. In a recent interview, the President of Cuba’s Chamber of Commerce, Orlando Hernández, noted the importance of foreign resources, in the form of credit (the country is currently unable to access certain sources given blockade restrictions) or investments, in helping to achieve greater domestic growth.

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Raúl receives the President of Costa Rica

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Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, received Luis Guillermo Solís, President of the Republic of Costa Rica this Tuesday, December 15, during an official visit to the island.In a cordial atmosphere, the two leaders exchanged views on the good state of bilateral relations and agreed on the desire to strengthen them. They also discussed various issues on the international agenda.

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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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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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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.