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President of Peru to visit Cuba

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The Honorable Ollanta Moisés Humala Tasso, President of the Republic of Peru, will arrive in Havana today, February 18, on an official visit to the country.

During his stay, the distinguished guest will hold official talks with President Raúl Castro Ruz, in addition to a variety of other activities.

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President of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce welcomes investments that respect sovereignty

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Once the U.S. lifts its sanctions on Cuba, there will be important areas for trade and U.S. investments will be convenient to the extent that they are consistent with the national interests and sovereignty of the island. This was the view expressed by the President of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce, Orlando Hernández Guillén, who is on a working visit to Washington as part of a delegation led by Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, Rodrigo Malmierca.

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Raúl receives Vice President of Uruguay

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The meeting took place within a friendly atmosphere, where the two leaders noted the positive development of bilateral relations and their willingness to strengthen them. They also discussed topics on the international agenda. Participating on the Cuban side was Bruno Rodríguez Parilla, Minister of Foreign Relations.

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Cuban Foreign Minister receives U.S. Secretary of Transportation

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On the afternoon of February 16, Cuban Minister of Foreign Relations, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, received U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, at the ministry headquarters, who was visiting Cuba to participate in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of regular direct flights between Cuba and the U.S.

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The second Cuban Trade Minister to visit Washington in four decades

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In early October 1977, some 70 U.S. businesspeople gathered in Washington to demand the lifting of the blockade against Cuba. The meeting had an unusual guest, the then Minister of Foreign Trade of the island, Marcelo Fernández Font. Theatmosphere was favorable. A thawin relations betweenthe James Carter administration and Havana had begun, and that same yearinterest officeswere openedin both capitals.Travelto Cubaby U.S. citizenswas fully authorized, although this onlylasted a shortperiod.

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CARICOM representatives discuss impact of Zika virus

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On February 16, in Placencia, Belize, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) initiated its 27th Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, with an agenda focusing on the fight against the Zika virus, the UN Climate Change agreement and financial issues, reported PL.

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To struggle for peace is the most sacred duty of all human beings

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Sadly, almost all religions have been obliged to decry the destructive reality of war and its terrible consequences. They have been obliged to devote their greatest energies to this task. The singular importance of the meeting between Pope Francis and His Holiness Kirill in Havana is that it raised the hopes of the world’s peoples.

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Senior UNESCO Official to Visit Cuba

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Qiang Tang, UNESCO’ s Assistant Director-General for Education, will pay an official visit to Cuba from February 14 to 16, was reported in Paris today. The official will be accompanied by David Atchoarena, Director of the Division for Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems.

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Algeria Opens Clinic to Treat Diabetic Foot with Cuban Medicine

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Cuba and Algeria opened a specialized clinic to treat diabetic foot ulcers,based on Heberprot-P, a unique therapy for these diseases. Founded by the Cuban Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, the active principle of this medicine is the epidermal growth factor.

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Fidel Castro Is in Category of Myth of the People, Mujica Says

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Former Uruguayan President, Jose Mujica, stressed that Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, is in the category of myth of the people, and active and committed to concrete things that make the lives of people. During an extensive interview La Republica newspaper published today, the current Frente Amplio senator talked about his recent trip to Havana, Cuba, where he met with the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution.