SPECIAL DECLARATION 4: ON NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
Special Declaration on nuclear disarmament adopted by the Heads of State and Latin America and Caribbean Governments at the V Summit of CELAC, Dominican Republic 2017
Cuba's Ambassador congratulates New Zealand leaders on National Day
Wellington 6th of February 2017. - On the occasion of the commemoration of Waitangi, Day and as part of a program organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, members of the Diplomatic Corps participated in National Day celebrations and festivities. The Cuban Ambassador in Wellington, Mario Alzugaray, took advantage of this opportunity to convey local authorities a congratulatory message on behalf of the Cuban Government and ratify the will to further promote new progresses in relations between the two countries.
Professor Leonel Alvarado of Massey University as jury in Casa de las Américas Literature Award 2017.
Wellington, January 17, 2017. -Professor Dr. Leonel Alvarado of Massey University in Palmerston North has been invited to participate as a member of the jury for Casa de las Américas Literature Award, in the category of poetry.
The exceptional Honduran poet and academic has among his works: "Driving with Neruda to the Fish 'n' Chips", "Xibalbá, Texas" and "Retratos mal hablados". The last one won a special mention in the category of poetry in Casa de las Américas Award 2013.
Tribute to Fidel from the Cuba Friendship Society New Zealand
There have been many fine obituaries on the passing of Fidel, some banal cheering from the fascists and the usual careful fence sitting by the liberals.
Raúl presides final ceremonial guard in honor of Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz at the José Martí Memorial
The Army General was accompanied by Communist Party of Cuba Second Secretary, José Ramón Machado Ventura; Comandante of the Revolution, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez; and First Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez