(2023-08-15). Cuba gets ready for Varadero Josone Festival: Rumba, Jazz & Son. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban province of Matanzas will host the Varadero Josone Festival: Rumba, Jazz & Son to be held from August 21 to 27 with the presence of renowned Cuban and foreign musicians.
(2023-08-15). Cuba raffirms Zero-Tolerance policy on human trafficking. plenglish.com Cuba's National Report on Preventing and Confronting Trafficking in Persons and Protecting Victims for 2022, published by the Cuban Foreign Ministry, detailed that during this period a national action plan is being rolled out through 2024 to coordinate State and civil society actions. | Likewise, cooperation actions and the timely exchange of information with international organizations, the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), the United Nations system and counterpart agencies of countries in the region and Europe continued in order to guarantee effective confrontation. | As an example, it men…
(2023-08-15). Beijing is optimistic about upcoming G-77 plus China Summit in Cuba. plenglish.com Beijing, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Government on Tuesday expressed its confidence in the contributions that the upcoming Summit of the Group of 77 (G-77) plus China, to be held in Cuba, will bring to the developing countries.
(2023-08-15). Cuba's eastern province redoubles surveillance on cholera. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Tuesday redoubled active surveillance on cholera in eastern Guantanamo province, given the increase in cases of the disease in some countries of the region.
(2023-08-15). Cuban expert provides information on bankarization. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Central Bank of Cuba (BCC) reported on Tuesday that it is continuing with its plans to provide professional and specialized information to the sector working on the implementation of the banking system in the country.
(2023-08-15). Cuban Prime Minister congratulates Baracoa on its 512th anniversary. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero on Tuesday sent congratulations and a hug to the people of Baracoa on the 512th anniversary of the city, which was the first village founded by the Spanish conquistadors.
(2023-08-15). President Diaz-Canel participates in tribute to outstanding women. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel chaired the ceremony to acknowledge the work of members of the Cuban women's Federation (FMC), local media reported on Tuesday.
(2023-08-15). Belgian solidarity project donates medicines to Cuba. plenglish.com The coordinator of the initiative, Reinaldo Romero, stated in an interview with Prensa Latina that the donation was for healthcare and social centers in the provinces of Pinar del Río and Havana. | "We are grateful for the support (of solidary people) in Belgium who provided the medicines or offered to carry the suitcases, as well as those in Cuba who guarantee the reception and delivery, in particular the beautiful project "Cuba must be loved," said Romero, a resident in Belgium. | Since last year Sovereign Cuba has dispatched donations by air consisting of small loads of aid to Cuba, which complement the main…
(2023-08-15). Cuba's President urges recovery of damages caused by rains. plenglish.com On Monday, at a meeting held by video conference, the head of State analyzed the effectiveness of the strategies implemented in Cuba's western-central and eastern province, which were hit by heavy rains that flooded villages, destroyed homes and affected roads and state institutions. | Diaz-Canel acknowledged important processes in the replacement of part of the damaged houses in several territories, but stressed that there are still many rehabilitation actions to be done, which requires greater speed from authorities and the population in each region. | According to a national television report, from western Pi…
(2023-08-15). First group of Cuban university athletes departs for Russia. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The first group of the Cuban delegation that will take part in the International University Sports Festival, scheduled for August 19 to 31 in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, departed on Monday.
(2023-08-15). Marathon runners pay tribute to Cuban leader Fidel Castro. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) More than 100 runners paid tribute on Monday to Cuban leader Fidel Castro during the 23rd edition of the Olympic Ideal Half Marathon, held in the western province of Mayabeque.
(2023-08-15). US Apparel Industry Endorses Looming Haiti Invasion. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-08-14). Haiti: 60% Of Acceptance of Joint Military Force. telesurenglish.net Meanwhile, high levels of violence continue in the streets of the country, which has been practically taken over by armed criminal gangs. Kidnappings, harassment, rapes and all kinds of atrocities have been instituted in a kind of war between gangs and street governments self-managed by gang leaders. | High levels of violence continue in the streets of the country, which has been practically taken over by armed criminal gangs. Aug. 14, 2023.
(2023-08-15). Communist Party of Venezuela Decries 'Usurpation' by Supreme Court. venezuelanalysis.com The PCV has claimed that the judicial ruling is part of a scheme orchestrated by the leadership of the PSUV to take over the party's credentials.
(2023-08-15). Venezuela and Colombia double down on strengthening border policies. plenglish.com Caracas, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela and Colombia are presently working on the design of technological protocols to strengthen land mobility border policies and guarantee road safety between both nations.
(2023-08-15). Venezuela Offers Security and Opens Investigation in Response to Alleged Threats Against Far-Right Candidate. orinocotribune.com
(2023-08-15). Despite Adversities, Majority of Venezuelans Support Chavismo. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Even with the serious economic hardships that affect the quality of life of Venezuelans, today there are more people supporting Chavismo than the opposition. It is not true that Chavismo is defeated or exhausted," said Schémel in a TikTok video posted on Wednesday, August 2.
(2023-08-15). Peace in Colombia Cannot Be Postponed, President Maduro Says. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reiterated his support for the fourth cycle of peace negotiations between the Colombian State and the National Liberation Army (ELN), which is taking place in Venezuelan territory. | RELATED: | "Venezuela and the Bolivarian government ratify their goodwill and willingness to help Colombia build its Total Peace," he said. | "Peace in Colombia cannot be postponed. It is urge…
(2023-08-15). President Maduro demands the return of Citgo to the US. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, demanded the return of the company Citgo, a subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), to the Government of the United States (US), after denouncing that it was stolen by that country. | Related: | During his intervention in the program Con Maduro Más, the President rejected the coup plot to keep Citgo as a hostage, which has caused millions of dollars in l…
(2023-08-15). Instalan en Venezuela cuarto ciclo de diálogos entre el Gobierno de Colombia y el ELN. telesurtv.net El jefe de la delegación del ELN, Pablo Beltrán, agradeció al Gobierno venezolano por su apoyo al proceso de paz.
(2023-08-14). Headlines for August 14, 2023. democracynow.org Maui Wildfire Death Toll Nears 100 as Residents Continue Search for Missing Loved Ones, Nigerien Military Leaders Announce Plan to Prosecute Deposed President Bazoum, At Least 6 Asylum Seekers Drown in Channel; 2 Off Tunisian Coast, 3-Year-Old Toddler from Venezuela Dies on Migrant Bus from Texas to Chicago, Taiwan Vice President Defies Chinese Intimidation While on U.S. Visit, Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian in West Bank as Int'l Group of Academics Slams Israeli Apartheid, Jordan Cracks Down on Online Speech with "Draconian" Cybercrime Law, U.N. Completes Transfer of 1 Billion+ Barrels of Oil f…
(2023-08-14). More Than 8,000 Illegal Miners Evacuated in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com More than 8,431 illegal miners have been voluntarily evacuated from Yapacana National Park in Amazonas state, Venezuela, since July 1. | The strategic operational commander of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces of Venezuela (CEOFANB), Domingo Hernández Lárez, reported on the evacuation of the 8,431 illegal miners through the Carida—Puerto Ayacucho route. | He wrote on his X account: "More than 8,431 illegal miners have been evacuated from Yapacana National Park since July 1." | Más de 8.431 mineros ilegales han sido evacuados del Parque Nacional Yapacana desde el 01JUL23, a través de la ruta Carida —…
(2023-08-14). Portugal's Novo Banco Ordered To Return $1.5 Billion To Venezuela. popularresistance.org Venezuelan authorities have announced that Portuguese courts have ruled in favor of Venezuela and ordered Novo Banco to return $1.5 billion illegally seized from accounts belonging to the Venezuelan government, following the failed 2019 US-led regime change operation that attempted to oust President Nicolás Maduro. | "Breaking news: the Bolivarian [Venezuelan] government wins trial and recovers its assets in Portugal," wrote the Venezuelan minister for communication and information, Freddy àëáñez, officially disclosing Portugal's judiciary decision via social media this Wednesday, August 9. "$1.5 billion wer…
(2023-08-14). Air traffic recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean. telesurenglish.net Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela are the seven countries with the best domestic recovery in the region in June, together accounting for 94 percent of total domestic traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean. | n the second quarter of 2023, 87.2 million passengers were transported in the region. Aug. 14, 2023.
(2023-08-14). Russia and Brazil: Developing Culture and Education. infobrics.org Russia and Brazil are two nations whose economic power cannot be underestimated. Brazil is Russia's main trading partner in Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for a third of trade between Moscow and the region…
(2023-08-15). President Abinader calls off speech given San Cristobal blast. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Dominican President Luis Abinader called off on Tuesday his speech for Restoration Day on August 16, and will instead attend a Mass to honor the blast's victims in San Cristobal, so was reported by Spokesperson for the Presidency and Director of Strategy and Government Communication Homero Figueroa who further detailed the Mass will take place in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Consolation in San Cristobal at 09.00 am, local time.
(2023-08-15). Reportan 10 muertos tras explosión en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El hecho también dejó más de 50 heridos, 11 personas desaparecidas, tres edificaciones destrozadas y 18 vehículos afectados.
(2023-08-15). Explosión deja decenas de heridos en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net En su alocución a los medios, Casilla no ofreció cifras exactas de heridos, pero aseguró que más de 20 personas se encuentran ingresadas.
(2023-08-14). San Sebastian Film Festival announces Europe-Latin America forum. plenglish.com Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Uruguay are the beneficiary countries of this segment, included in the event known as Zinemaldia, which in its 71st edition will receive numerous international filmmakers. | The Forum will be held from September 25 to 27 and is part of the Industry activities of the San Sebastian Festival. | The projects chosen are Agua caliente, by Mexicans Juan Pablo González and Ana Isabel Fernández de Alba; El Mensaje, by Argentinean Iván Fund; Estoy bien, by Chilean Alicia Scherson; Fauna, by Uruguayan Federico Veiroj; La reserva, by Argentinean Ezequ…
(2023-08-14). On the Brink of World War, Does the UN Still Have a Raison d'etre? strategic-culture.org By Riva ENTEEN | Join us on , , and . | Fifty years ago, Jamaican musician Jimmy Cliff sang: | Well, they tell me of a pie up in the sky | Waiting for me when I die | But between the day you're born and when you die | T…