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Cuba celebrates 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China

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With the presence of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba; Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Councils of State and Ministers; and other authorities, the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China’s founding was celebrated yesterday at Minfar headquarters in Havana.

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Díaz-Canel receives King of Eswatini

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The President of Cuba´s Councils of State and Ministers, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, yesterday received the King of Eswatini, His Majesty Mswati III, on an official visit to our country. During the cordial meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed the positive state of bilateral relations, based on ties of friendship and collaboration, and expressed their willingness to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation. They also discussed topics of international interest.

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Cuban device for diagnosis and training of pitchers

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Cuban baseball will soon benefit with the introduction of a machine for the diagnosis and training of pitchers designed at the University of Holguin. A prototype is currently under construction, with a view toward subsequent industrial production.

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Raúl receives highest state distinction granted by China to friends in other nations

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, on September 29, presented his country’s Friendship Medal awarded to the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz. Miguel Ángel Ramírez, Cuban ambassador to that nation, received the distinction, according to Cubaminrex, in a ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People, where 41 Chinese and international figures were also recognized.

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International community condemns hostile U.S. policy toward Cuba

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The world condemns the blockade against Cuba while the United Nations ignores so many years of voting whose vast majority is against

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Threats and coercion will not extract a single concession from Cuba

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Speech by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, during the general debate of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York, September 28, 2019. I would like to convey my sincere condolences to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for the loss of life and the terrible destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian. I call upon the international community to mobilize resources in order to provide assistance to that country.

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Cuba vs blockade

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The significant negative impact of measures recently adopted by the U.S. to tighten the blockade is not reflected in the following account, since this escalation occurred after the time period analyzed. HEALTH The damage caused by sanctions on Cuba in the field of health is unquestionable. This hostile policy obstructs the acquisition of technology, raw materials, reagents, diagnostic tools, equipment and spare parts, as well as medicines for the treatment of serious diseases like cancer- Between April 2018 and March 2019, damages in this sector amounted to $104,148,178, a figure that far exceeds last year’s estimate of $6,123,498.

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Díaz-Canel continues government visit to review energy situation on the Isle of Youth

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The President of Cuba´s Councils of State and Ministers, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, continues his government visit to check on energy measures adopted in different regions of the country given current challenges. In a tweet, the President reported that authorities in the Isle of Youth had explained steps taken to maintain stability in the municipality’s economic and social life, despite the fuel shortage.

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Díaz-Canel reviews response to energy contingency in Sancti Spíritus

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Measures adopted in Sancti Spíritus to respond to the national energy contingency, with fuel shortages impacting the economy, were evaluated this morning during a working meeting chaired by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Councils of State and of Ministers.

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Juan Almeida’s love for the homeland and music

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Music ran through not only Juan Almeida’s veins – as the saying goes – but in his very existence, which had all the ingredients for a good bolero or guaracha. The humble young bricklayer, who at 26 years of age joined the revolutionary struggle, managed to live one of the most unique love stories known today: love for the homeland and music.