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Colombian Govt, FARC-EP Resume Dialogue

Paz en Colombia

Havana, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People´s Army (FARC-EP) resume today the peace talks in this city after a holiday break of 23 days. The parties have returned to the Havana´s International Conference Center, permanent venue of the talks created on November 19, to continue the discussions focused on the issue of land, considered a key factor in this new attempt to end decades of armed conflict.

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Cuba: Raul Castro Meets with Venezuelan Politicians

Raul Castro

Havana, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Raúl Castro met on Saturday with Venezuelan Executive Vice President Nicolás Maduro and other politicians from that South American country at the protocol hall of the Jose Marti International Airport in this capital. According to an official press release, Raúl Castro met with Maduro and the leader of

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Cuban University Students in Virtual Sexuality Forum

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Santiago de Cuba, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) The First National Student Conclave Virtual University of learning about sexuality will be held at the Medical University of this city from the next 28 january, organizers said today. Sexsalud 2013 will be carry out by Infomed, the telematics network system in Cuba, and it is sponsored by the National Center for Sexual Education (CENESEX), Provincial Information Center of Medical Sciences and magazines Alma Mater and April 16.

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Cuba on the Verge of Significant Immigration Changes

Pasaporte Cubano

Havana, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) Just five days before new immigration changes take effect regarding the flow of Cubans to and from the country, local authorities are providing additional information about the immigration updates announced last October. Starting January 14, Cubans will no longer need to apply for an exit permit to travel abroad, nor will they need to present a letter of invitation from hosts abroad. The change is greatly anticipated both within and outside the country.

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Symbolic Caravan of Victory Arrives in Havana

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Havana, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The symbolic Caravan of the Victory arrives today in Havana, to complete its tour as it was done by the Rebel Army headed by Fidel Castro, the leader after the revolutionary triumph of 1959. Youth and members of the historic rebel army crossed the nation to commemorate the historic deed that began on January 2, 1959, in Santiago de Cuba on the eastern region of this island.

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Cuba Ready to Implement New Migratory Reform

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Havana, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuba”s Immigration Agency (DIE) reported today that it is ready to implement the legal regulations planned to come into force on January 14 as part of the updating of the country”s migratory policy. The DIE stressed that the preparation it has undertaken guarantees the the implementation of the measures will

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Havana Vibrates with the Best of Jazz

Chucho Valdés

how to get her back Havana, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) With a luxury concert offered by pianist Chucho Valdes and his quintet, was inaugurated the 28th International Jazz Plaza Festival at the Mella Theater in Havana. During the opening ceremony last night the maestro Bobby Carcasses welcomed the participating artists in Mexico, Sweden, United States,

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Cuba Denounces U.S. Blockade

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how to get ex back Havana, 20 Dic (Notimex).- Cuba denounced today the strengthening of the United States blockade due to the application of millionaire fines to two foreign banks for negotiating with the Caribbean island. A statement from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) recalls that on December 11 the Office of Foreign

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Cuban Cigar Taster Gives Advice in Habanosommelier Event

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Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban cigar taster Juan Jose Lopez advised today a team of professionals to participate in the international competition Habanosommelier, scheduled to be held here in February, 2013 as part of the 15th Habano Festival. Summoned for several years, Habanosommelier tests theoretical and practical knowledge about the union of habanos, foods

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Updating of Cuban Economic Model debated in Parliament

Asamblea Nacional

Havana, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban vicepresident Marino Murillo offered details on advances and new measures of the updating process of the economic model, before some 600 deputies of the national parliament. In this regard, he declared that the study of more profound policies and the drafting of adequate legal norms to advance in the