U.S. imposes more fines to enforce the blockade
On January 12 and 13, 2017, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed fines on the nonprofit organization Alliance for Responsible Cuba Policy (ARCP) and the Canadian bank Toronto Dominion (TD), for $10,000 and $955,750, respectively, for alleged violations of blockade regulations.
Fidel’s infinite confidence in victory
La Plata, Guamá, Santiago de Cuba.– Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz’s strategic vision and infinite confidence in victory, were highlighted during the ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the attack on the La Plata Garrison, in an act held at the site of the Rebel Army’s first victory and presided by Comandantes of the Revolution and decorated heroes of the Republic of Cuba Ramiro Valdés Menéndez and Guillermo García Frías.
Cuba and Kenya vow to strengthen bilateral relations
Nairobi, May 11, 2015. Director General for Bilateral Affairs at Cuban Chancery, Gerardo Peñalver Portal, was received by the Political and Diplomatic Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya, and President of the Parliamentary Committee of Foreign Affairs and Defense, who was accompanied by 12 legislators.
During the meeting with Ambassador Ben H.O. Ogutu, the parts analyzed the ways to strengthen the current relations int he political, diplomatic and cooperation spheres, as well as between the Parliaments of cuba and Kenya.
Cuba and Kenya tighten relations
Havana, April 26, 2016.Cuba and Kenya expressed today the willingness of tightening their relations in the context of the official visit to this country by Kenyan Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amina Mohamed.
To Cuba, the relations with Africa and Kenya are a priority, said Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, after welcoming his Kenyan peer at the Foreign Ministry headquarters.
President Kenyatta pays tribute to former President of Cuba, Fidel Castro
From Star, Nov. 26, 2016. President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday paid tribute to Cuba's former president Fidel Castro, who died late Friday night, by terming him as a legendary freedom fighter, leader and patriot.
In a statement to news rooms, Uhuru said Castro's love for the people of Cuba was selfless and unshakable. He also pointed out the late Cuban leader's devotion to the idea of freedom and sovereignty of all peoples and all nations which spoke through his actions and solidarity.