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Cuba’s food security in the field

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Over the course of an extensive day of work, combing practically all the principal agricultural poles of the province, Machado Ventura verified, in situ, that the current priority of the population is just that: working without rest to alleviate the situation caused by the intense rains and the delays in planting these generated.

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Cuban Minister of Public Health: Only cooperation and international solidarity can save humanity

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With the moral authority that allows Cuba to practice international collaboration in health care, in the face of the universal dangers that the COVID-19 epidemic has presented, the country’s Minister of Public Health reiterated that only complementary efforts by nations can contribute to overcoming the pandemic.

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How can we redouble the strengths of local development?

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Located in the irregular topography on the southern slope of the Lomerío de la Gran Piedra, with limited sources of water, “La Fortaleza” farm owes its name to the laborious hands and entrepreneurial spirit of Aida Dolz Mariño, a woman who arrived there with her family from the city 25 years ago.

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After the storm… recovery advances

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Although the country was prepared and took tnecessary measures to prevent loss of human life and limit material damages, tropical storm Eta severely impacted agriculture, roads, housing and the water distribution-flood control system, reported Deputy Prime Minister and head of Economy and Planning Alejandro Gil Fernández, on the Cuban television program Mesa Redonda.

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National anti-racism program advances during first year

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One year after its approval by the Council of Ministers, in November of 2019, the National Racism and Racial Discrimination Program has outlined a plan to address the problem, the success of which depends on the integrated, comprehensive nature of its proposals and the shared responsibility of all involved.

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Remarks by Dr. Fidel Castro Ruz, President of the Republic of Cuba, at the 10th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government. Panama City

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Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking about infancy, so I had not planned to take the floor on this subject, but the important debate of this morning has obliged me to say a few words. I emphasize ‘a few’ so that no one is scared. (LAUGHTER).

Neoliberal globalization is leading the world to disaster. I do not share philosophies and dogmas of any kind.

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How do price distortions affect domestic commerce today?

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How many times have we questioned why the same product has different prices in the market? An example would suffice to illustrate this. For this reason, unification, although definitely no magic wand in appearance or behavior, should contribute to homogenizing current methods of price formation and eliminating distortions that affect both internal and external commerce, and the enterprise system.

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Political Bureau analyzes issues related to the of Communist Party of Cuba’s VIII Congress and reordering work

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Led by its first secretary, Army General Raul Castro Ruz, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, meeting yesterday, analyzed issues related to the of Communist Party of Cuba’s VIII Congress and reordering work.

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Havana celebrates with tribute to Eusebio Leal

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President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the gala celebration last night of the 501st anniversary of the Villa de San Cristóbal in Havana, at Martí Theatre, where the capital city’s government and the City Historian’s Office paid a heartfelt tribute to Eusebio Leal.
The Presidency’s Twitter account reported that the event featured the creations of prolific pianist and composer José María Vitier, accompanied by the interpretative excellence of the Niurka González on flute, violinist Javier Cantillo and soprano Bárbara Llanes.

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New agrarian extension policy in Cuba, more efficient and effective

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A proposal for agrarian extension policy in Cuba was presented during the customary meeting held yesterday by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez with scientists, experts and producers, linked to food and nutritional sovereignty. Díaz-Canel noted that the proposal is a result of these meetings now conducted on a weekly basis.