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Colombian Govt Spokesmen Travel to Cuba for Peace Dialogue

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Colombian lawyer Humberto de la Calle confirmed today that he will travel to Havana along with the presiding government delegation to discuss with the insurgent FARC-EP some proposals for possible adjustments to the peace pact.

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FIHAV 2016: The biggest yet

Feria de La Habana

With 75 countries confirmed to attend, the 34th edition of the Havana International Trade Fair (FIHAV 2016) is set to be the biggest to date, a reflection of the confidence of the island’s trading partners in the Cuban market and their rejection of the U.S. blockade, stated Ro­drigo Malmierca Díaz, minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, during a press conference held on October 19.

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President Obama issues directive consolidating changes to Cuba policy

Obama firma

According to the document “Under the new policy, the United States expands and promotes authorized engagements with Cuba to advance cooperation on areas of mutual interest, and increase travel to, commerce with, and the free flow of information to Cuba,” although the over 50-year economic, financial and commercial blockade remains in force.

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Cordial encounter between Fidel and Algerian Prime Minister

Fidel Argelia

Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz and His Excellency Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, held a cordial meeting on October 13.

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Raúl receives Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

Raul y Argelia

On October 13, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba, received His Excellency Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, on an official visit to Cuba.

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Southwest Airlines announces its arrival to Cuba

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Starting next November, Southwest Airlines will begin flying to Cuba from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Tampa, the President of the Board, executive director and president of the firm, Gary Kelly, said.

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Cuban civil society denounces blockade

Cuba cloqueo niños

Under the maxim: “The blockade harms the Cuban people” the 13th Cuban Civil Society Forum took place on October 12, in Havana.
Various educational, scientific and religious institutions reiterated their rejection of the almost 60-year long U.S. blockade against Cuba, which has caused the island damages totaling around 753,688,000,000 USD to date.

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Cuba and Algeria, united by a close friendship

Cuba y Argelia

Cuba and Algeria are united by ties of friendship and solidarity, stated the President of the island’s National Assembly of People’s Power (ANPP) Esteban Lazo Hernández, upon receiving Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, making an official visit to Cuba.

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Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to visit Cuba

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The Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, His Excellency Abdelmalek Sellal, will arrive in Cuba on the afternoon of this Wednesday, October 12, on an official visit.

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Vigil to honor victims of terrorism

Vigilia Barbados

Hundreds of students, athletes, and workers gathered yesterday evening, October 5, to honor the thousands of victims of terrorist acts against Cuba over the last 50 years.

The event took place at Havana’s José Martí Memorial, on the eve of the anniversary of the 1976 bombing of a Cuban airliner mid-flight off the coast of Barbados, with families of the martyrs in attendance.