Knowledge, traditions, stories, lives are amalgamated in literature which, over time, has varied its ways of reaching different audiences. However, its power to summon and unite people remains unchanged. With that certainty, the 31st Havana International Book Fair was inaugurated yesterday, with Colombia as guest of honor.
Almost a hundred personalities from 36 countries will participate in the First International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Leftist Political Parties and Movements, to be held here from February 10 to 12.
According to the director of the Cuba Socialista Magazine, Enrique Ubieta, the debates on important current issues will also include the contributions of some 40 Cuban thinkers and academics.
The impact of the sanctions and blockade measures by the United States government against Cuba were discussed during an exchange between Cuban diplomats and parishioners of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
During the meeting, the diplomats explained the current situation of the island, particularly the economic transformations being carried out, as well as the aspects that characterize the bilateral relationship between the two countries today.
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero recalled today on Twitter the official declaration of the U.S. blockade against this Caribbean nation 61 years ago and reiterated the need for its lifting.
In his message, the head of the Cuban government affirmed that countless damages have been caused by that policy since its official declaration in 1962.
We will not tire of demanding the end of this unjust siege, which impedes the development of our nation and affects us all, Marrero wrote.
In a legitimate and democratic exercise, the candidacy of the 470 deputies to the Cuban Parliament was approved yesterday in the extraordinary sessions of the municipal assemblies of the People's Power, held throughout the country, informed María Consuelo Baeza Martín, president of the National Nominations Commission (CCN).