Cuba receives solidarity after accident in Matanzas
Havana, August 7, 2022.- The expressions of solidarity with Cuba continue after the fire of great proportions in two fuel tanks in the industrial zone of the province of Matanzas, east of the capital, the Foreign Ministry reported.
According to the source, messages from several nations express regret and support to the island in view of the tragedy that left so far more than 120 injured, one dead, while 17 people are missing.
Venezuela and Mexico send aid to Cuba to fight fire in Matanzas
Havana, August 7, 2022.- Two planes from Venezuela and Mexico carrying aid arrived in Cuba in support of the fight against the fire in the industrial zone of the city of Matanzas, which broke out on Friday night caused by a lightning.
A Conviasa airline A340-600 brought in firefighters and specialists from the Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) state company.
In addition, approximately 20 tons of chemical products were received to assist in controlling the incident.
Diaz-Canel calls for unity among communist parties around the world
Havana, 28 July 2022. The first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Miguel Díaz-Canel, described unity among the world's communist groups as necessary and urgent, Granma newspaper reported on its website on Thursday.
According to the newspaper, in a message to the International Forum of Marxist Parties, held virtually and organized by the Communist Party of China, the Cuban head of State expressed gratitude for the opportunity to exchange theoretical advances and practical experiences of these organizations.
Tribute for July 26 in The Bahamas.
Nassau, July 26, 2022. The Cuban State Mission in The Bahamas together with the Ministry of Health and Wellness of this country carried out an emotive political-cultural activity for the 69th Anniversary of the Assault on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Barracks.
Support for Cuba from all over the world
Havana, July 25, 2022.- Cuban residents abroad and friends of Cuba were heard this weekend in all continents prior to the celebration of the 69th anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons.
On July 26, 1953, young people led by then young lawyer Fidel Castro tried to take over those two fortresses in eastern Cuba. The actions failed militarily but represented the beginning of the revolutionary struggle against the Fulgencio Batista dictatorship (1952-1958).