(2023-07-02). AZUIMPORT focuses on next sugar harvest. plenglish.com Sources from the company told reporters that the goal is to get the resources as soon as possible amid a complex situation due to the restrictions imposed by the United States on Cuba. | AZUIMPORT currently focuses on hiring and timely arrivals using telecommuting and teleworking to guarantee the products needed for the harvest; and strengthens its commercial management to get better contract prices, they noted. | Implementing the VERSAT ERP software for commercial activities and further improving the logistic management of imports are also the main actions to guarantee the timely arrival of available goods and…
(2023-07-02). Cuban Parliament publishes bill on Military Penal Code. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) The National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) of Cuba on Saturday published on its website the bill on the Military Penal Code to promote citizens' participation and contribute to raising legal culture.
(2023-07-02). México se corona por primera vez campeón de béisbol centroamericano. telesurtv.net Intensas lluvias impiden disputar partido final ante Cuba. Por reglamento, México obtiene medalla de oro al ser el mejor equipo del torneo.
(2023-07-02). Presidentes de Cuba y Bolivia sostienen encuentro en La Habana. telesurtv.net Revisaron temas de la agenda bilateral para impulsar la cooperación en áreas que se definieron por ambos durante anterior visita de Luis Arce a la capital cubana.
(2023-07-02). Rusia y Cuba reanudan servicios aéreos regulares. telesurtv.net Aeroflot es la encargada de ejecutar los vuelos con un Boeing-777, que demorará unas 13 horas en volar desde Moscú hasta Varadero.
(2023-07-02). Cuban delegation to attend 11th Macao Travel Expo. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Sunday promoted its tourist proposals and services, mainly as a health destination, while attending the 11th Macao Travel Expo, in southern China.
(2023-07-02). Cuban FM expresses solidarity with Kenya after road accident. plenglish.com On Twitter, Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez expressed his deepest condolences to relatives of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. | Kenyan authorities reported that the accident occurred on the road linking the cities of Kericho and Nakuru as a truck driver lost control and rammed eight other vehicles, businesses, cyclists and pedestrians. | Heavy rains in western Kenya are hampering rescue operations, the local Red Cross reported, however, police resumed the search for more bodies at the scene of the accident.
(2023-07-02). UJC member condemns at SPF media war on Cuba. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) The media war on Cuba is a phenomenon as old as the struggles for sovereignty and independence in a country engrossed in championing the basic pillars that underpin both the State and the Revolution, according to Reudenys Salas, member of the National Bureau of the Union of Young Communists of Cuba (UJC) at the 26th Meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum.
(2023-07-01). Cuba reports 13 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Saturday reported 13 new Covid-19 cases and no deaths or seriously ill or critical patients as a consequence of the disease in the last 24 hours.
(2023-07-01). Cuban agriculture minister attends FAO Conference in Italy. plenglish.com Rome, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Agriculture Minister Ydael Pérez is in Italy to participate in the 43rd Biennial Conference of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a diplomatic source stated on Saturday.
(2023-07-01). Cultural event held in Chile in solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Some 300 people participated in a cultural event in solidarity with Cuba held in this capital, as part of a campaign to raise funds, medicines, and supplies for the Caribbean island.
(2023-07-01). US Jonathan Hoard bids farewell to Cuba with concerts. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Young US composer and arranger Jonathan Hoard, a renowned artist on the New York scene, said goodbye to the Cuban public with two memorable concerts to honor Pride Month.
(2023-07-01). Cuban President Diaz-Canel highlights ICAO's contributions. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Saturday acknowledged the work of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in terms of the development of civil aviation in an orderly and safe manner.
(2023-07-01). Work of Cuba's Center for Genetic Engineering is acknowledged. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero on Saturday acknowledged the work and contributions to science from the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB), on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of its creation.
(2023-07-01). Presidente de Bolivia llega a Cuba en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado boliviano anunció que emprendió un viaje a Cuba, para cumplir una agenda oficial de trabajo a fin de reforzar los vínculos bilaterales.
(2023-07-01). México lidera medallero Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. telesurtv.net México quiere repetir en San Salvador 2023 la hazaña de Barranquilla 2018, cuando logró estar en la cima del medallero superando a Cuba.
(2023-07-01). Presidente de Bolivia viaja a Cuba para reforzar cooperación. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de Cuba y Bolivia fortalecerán los vínculos de los "procesos revolucionarios y la cooperación bilateral".
(2023-07-01). New Orleans: LGBTQ solidarity delegation, Cuban trans activist speak in panel. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA — Activists convened in an open forum, June 22, hosted by members of an LGBTQ delegation that visited Cuba in early May. About 25 others joined virtually. Gregory William from the Women in Struggle / Mujeres en Lucha and Serena Sojic-Borne of Real Name Campaign New Orleans spoke as delegation members. Speaker Verde Gil Jimenez, a coordinating member of the Trans Masculine Group of Cuba, attended remotely from Santa Clara. | The speakers reported on the Cuban Families Code, the LGBTQ movement in Cuba, and Cuban socialist democracy. "The basis for Cuban democracy comes from the people. Municip…
(2023-07-01). Bolivia's president pays a working visit to Cuba. plenglish.com Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, who welcomed Arce in a message on his Twitter account, stated that his visit would continue exchanges on bilateral and international issues. | The two countries are members of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) and maintain a dialogue that both parties have described as intense since the restoration of the diplomatic relations, which were "frozen" by the de facto Government of Jeanine Añez (2019-2020). | The two presidents met on the sidelines of the 28th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Santo Dom…
(2023-07-01). Cuban defense minister winds up visit to Belarus. plenglish.com Minsk, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The delegation headed by Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces Minister, Army Corps General Alvaro López Miera, wound up a successful visit to Belarus on Saturday, Cuban Ambassador in Minsk Santiago Pérez informed.
(2023-07-01). Russia resumes regular flights to Cuba. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Cuba resumed regular direct air services on Saturday, with the first flight operated by Rossiya Airlines from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, the company's Spokesman, Sergei Starikov, said.
(2023-07-01). FAO strengthens gender capacities in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is collaborating in Cuba to strengthen gender capacities in economic knowledge projects, according to a statement released on Friday.
(2023-07-01). Cuban trade union delegation continues visit to Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) A delegation of the Cuban Workers' Confederation (CTC), headed by its general secretary, Ulises Guilarte, is touring Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, as part of a working visit to Vietnam.
(2023-07-01). Venezuela: Linking Cuba with terrorist organizations is a brazen act. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The member of the Venezuela-Cuba National Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity, Penélope Alsina, described Cuba's inclusion on Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism list as a brazen act.
(2023-07-01). Cubanas ganan medalla de oro en balonmano de Centroamericanos. telesurtv.net La jugadora más destacada por Cuba fue Gleinnys Reyes con una efectividad del 83 por ciento en sus disparos y 15 tantos.
(2023-07-02). António Guterres afirma que no es momento de olvidar a Haiti. telesurtv.net El secretario general António Guterres arribó a Haití para reafirmar el apoyo de la ONU al país caribeño.
(2023-07-02). UNSG encourages talks to solve Haiti crisis. plenglish.com "Only an inclusive Haitian national dialogue with full involvement of women and youth will put an end to insecurity and find lasting political solutions," said Guterres at a press conference at the Toussaint Louverture airport. | In this regard, Guterres urged all actors to create pressing conditions to restore democratic institutions and thanked recent inter-Haitian talks facilitated by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to establish a Government of national unity and expand the High Transitional Council. | "Everyone must look beyond their personal interests and make concessions to facilitate the emergence of a c…
(2023-07-01). World Report] Flooding complicates Haitian health provision. thelancet.com Violence and unrest have increased the impact of flooding, which might exacerbate an ongoing cholera outbreak. Joe Parkin Daniels reports.
(2023-07-01). UN Secretary General visits Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Haiti on Saturday to express his solidarity with the people who are going through a tragic cycle of security, political and humanitarian crises, the world organization confirmed.
(2023-07-01). Haitian Prosecutor to investigate nationals sentenced by US, Canada. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The government commissioner in the Haitian capital, Edler Guillaume, will investigate those nationals sanctioned in the United States, Canada and the Dominican Republic for allegedly promoting corruption and financing gangs, it was reported.
(2023-07-01). Unicef insta a comunidad internacional a asistir a Haití. telesurtv.net Un total de 5.2 millones de personas, cerca de la mitad de la población, necesitan ayuda humanitaria.
(2023-07-01). Puerto Rican Organizations Give Deposition Before UN Decolonization Committee. orinocotribune.com By Berta Joubert-Ceci — Jun 26, 2023 | This past week, the UN Decolonization Committee held a hearing on what has been called the Puerto Rico case, on Puerto Rico's inalienable right to self-determination and independence. | Since the United Nations (UN) passed Resolution 1514 (XV) in 1960 for the eradication of colonies, recognizing independence as a fundamental human right and in accordance with the UN Charter, 41 hearings have already been held on our case. | Recall that the US disguised the colonial state of Puerto Rico by naming it a Commonwealth in 1952 so as not to have to report to the United Nations…
(2023-07-02). Venezuela Condemns US Interference in Internal Electoral Issues. orinocotribune.com
(2023-07-02). Venezuela rechaza injerencia de EE.UU en sus asuntos internos. telesurtv.net El documento señala que "la robusta democracia participativa y protagónica de Venezuela, ni requiere ni acepta el tutelaje de otras naciones.
(2023-07-02). Venezuela y Colombia instalan Comisión de Vecindad e Integración. telesurtv.net Durante el encuentro se abordaron temas relacionados a lo social y cultural, el desarrollo económico y la seguridad, a través de Comités Técnicos Binacionales.
(2023-07-02). øQué debes saber sobre la Misión Robinson en Venezuela?>. telesurtv.net Desde el 1 de julio de 2003, la Misión Robinson ha contribuido en el proceso de inclusión, que permitió liberar a la nación del analfabetismo.
(2023-07-02). Venezuela condemns U.S. meddling in internal affairs. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela firmly condemned new interference attempt by the U.S. government in its internal affairs by trying to set a position in relation to different aspects concerning the 2024 electoral process.
(2023-07-01). Examining the Disqualification of 3 Opposition Pre-Candidates from Holding Public Office in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan opposition is currently making preparations to conduct primary elections aimed at selecting a unified candidate for the forthcoming presidential elections in 2024. However, three of the potential candidates within the opposition have been disqualified from holding public office as decreed by the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic. The individuals affected by the ban include María Corina Machado, Freddy Superlano, and Henrique Capriles, who, despite being aware of their disqualification, have proceeded to register as pre-candidates for the opposition primaries. | However, due to their…
(2023-07-01). ALBA Is Coming, and Morazán Is Watching. orinocotribune.com By Hugo Chávez — Jun 28, 2009 | Editorial note: This editorial was penned by the late Hugo Chávez, the former president of Venezuela and leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, approximately 14 years ago. Its original context lies in the aftermath of the US-backed coup that ousted then-President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya. While Orinoco Tribune typically adheres to a publication timeline of articles within 15 days, an exception has been made in this instance. The enduring relevance of this piece, in light of the current presence of another progressive administration led by President Xiomara Castro in Honduras, c…
(2023-07-01). Venezuela's Comptroller General Office Ratifies María Corina Machado's Electoral Disqualification (+ Gustavo Petro). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( María Corina Machado, leader of the far-right party Vente Venezuela, was disqualified from holding public office in July 2015 for not reporting money she had received while she was a deputy of the National Assembly, an accusation that she denies. Machado has not presented evidence t…
(2023-07-02). Caribbean Airlines will add non-stop flight routes in the Caribbean. plenglish.com Bridgetown, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Caribbean Airlines reported today it will add new non-stop itineraries between Barbados, Saint Vincent and Saint Lucia starting July 24 and will help expand connectivity in the Eastern Caribbean.