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Export, a Priority for Essential Cuban Mining Project

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The Castellanos Polymetal Project, considered the largest investment on Cuban mining in recent years is currently producing to export. A vessel with the lead and zinc concentrates obtained there departs every three days from the port of Santa Lucia, Pinar del Río, to that of Mariel, from where it is sent abroad, reports Granma newspaper.

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EU, Cuba work to Strengthen Relations, assured Mongherini

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The European Union (EU) and Cuba are working today to strengthen bilateral ties based on respect and dialogue, assured the High Representative of the bloc for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini. During her speech before the regional parliament, the head of the European diplomacy stressed the importance of the first joint council with the Caribbean nation,

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Cuba to Show Diversified Offer at Paris Tourism Fair

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Cuba will exhibit a diversified offer at the Paris International Tourism Fair, MAP 2018, taking place from March 15 to 18, industry authorities informed. It is expected a greater positioning of the island in France in order to diversify new products and modalities to market, such as diving, navigation, nature, tours, heritage cities, events and incentives, cultural and health tourism

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Cuba Reiterates Zero Tolerance Policy on Drugs

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Cuba reiterated its firm position regarding its zero-tolerance drug policy and the prevalence in the country of comprehensive strategies to achieve a balance between preventive and confrontational actions. Antonio Israel Ybarra Suarez, head of the Cuban delegation to the 61st session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), congratulated himself at the plenary session

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Cuba, Kenya Seek to Strengthen Relations By Opening Embassy

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With the opening of Kenya”s embassy in Cuba this week the two countries seek to strengthen their political and cooperation relations, agreed sources from the two nations. The inauguration of the diplomatic headquarters in this capital will be held next Friday, in the context of the official visit to the island of the Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta, scheduled from Wednesday to Saturday.

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Cubans Remember 61st Anniversary of Presidential Palace Attack

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Cubans are remembering today the 61st Anniversary of the Attack on the Presidential Palace, the national news radio station ”Radio Reloj” in Havana and the death of student leader José Antonio Echeverría in March, 1957. Those armed actions were carried out by a group of youth from the Revolutionary Directorate, armed wing of the University Students Federation.

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OPEC Promotes Hydraulic Investment in Trinidad, Cuba

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A cooperation project between Cuba and the Fund of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) boosts today the main hydraulic investment of this Cuban heritage city with a cost of $25 million USD. The credit use by experts from the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH), will make it possible to improve the water supply and sanitation system of the third village founded by the Spaniards in Cuba

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Can Recycling, a Novel Issue at Cuba Industry 2018

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The recycling of cans and boxes will be one of the novelties at the 3rd Congress of Containers and Packaging that will take place from June 18 to 22 in this capital. This year we incorporate a vital topic for the national economy: the reuse of packaging beyond the recovery itself, told Yamilin Gonzalez, a director of the Cuban Ministry of Industries at a press conference.

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Mexico: USA Uses the OAS against Venezuela

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The government of the United States intends to accelerate a new campaign of destabilization against the government of Venezuela with the help of the Organization of American States (OAS), La Jornada newspaper warned on Monday. An article by columnist Carlos Fazio recalls the previous coup attempts against the legitimate and constitutional government of Venezuela, which, he says.

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Cuba Presents in Italy Special Western Zone Business Opportunities

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A Cuban delegation is presenting here today to Italian entrepreneurs the business opportunities and investments in the Mariel Special Development Zone (MSDZ), located 45 kilometers west of Havana. The meeting, organized by the island’s embassy in this country and the Italy-Cuba Business Committee, will be held at the national headquarters of Confesercenti.