Sixteenth May Day International Brigade constituted in Cuba
Havana, Apr 25 (Prensa Latina) The 16th May Day International Volunteer Work Brigade today began its program of activities to celebrate International Workers' Day.
According to a note from the Cuban News Agency, the brigade’s activities will last until May 7, with more than 300 members from 29 countries.
The first meeting of the contingent was at the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB), in which a special tribute was paid to the recently deceased South African friend Chris Mathlako.
Elected Miguel Díaz-Canel President of the Republic of Cuba
Havana, Apr 19 (Prensa Latina) The deputies to the Cuban Parliament today re-elected Miguel Díaz-Canel to hold the post of President of the Republic for the next five years, and Salvador Valdés to occupy the vice presidency.
The president of the National Electoral Council, Alina Balseiro, pointed out that all of the 462 parliamentarians present at the constitutive session of the X Legislature of the National Assembly of People’s Power exercised their right to vote.
Prime Minister reaffirms cabinet commitment to the people of Cuba
Havana, Apr 19 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Cuba, Manuel Marrero, thanked the trust that Parliament placed in him by ratifying him for a new term of office and reaffirmed his cabinet's commitment to the people.
In his words at the constitutive session of the X Legislature of the National Assembly of People’s Power, the head of government said there are many challenges faced in recent years, particularly due to the intensification of the US economic blockade, with the purpose of subverting the social order of the island.
Cuban doctors in Belize celebrate 60th cooperation anniversary
Belmopan, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban health specialists on Monday celebrated the 60th anniversary of international collaboration in Belize and 62nd anniversary of the Playa Giron victory, the Cuban embassy in Belize announced.
Cuba remembers the first victory of Socialism in Latin America
Havana, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The victory over the mercenary invasion on Playa Giron (Bay of Pigs), in central Cuba, 62 years ago, meant the first great defeat of the United States in American lands and expressed the country's determination to defend its socialism.
The aggression confirmed to the world the intentions of the Government of the US, concerning the emerging Revolution that began on January 1, 1959, after the defeat of the dictatorial regime of Fulgencio Batista (1952-1959).