Third Central Committee Plenum approves documents on the updating of the Cuban economic and social model
Following a broad process of popular consultation, in which more than 1.6 million Cubans participated, the three guiding documents on the updating of the Cuban economic and social model were approved by the Third Plenum of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee
Deputy Permanent Secretary and Director General of the America and South Pacific Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand welcome the Ambassador of Cuba
BANGKOK, May 18, 2017.- The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Ambassador Panyarak Poolthup, and the Director General of the Department of America and South Pacific Affairs of the said Ministry, Ambassador Nantana Sivakua, welcomed the Cuban Ambassador to Thailand, Héctor Conde Almeida.
Cuba committed to sustainable tourism
The island has numerous natural attractions to support sustainable tourism: 5,800 kilometers of coastline; 211 protected areas; and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, among others
It is becoming increasingly necessary to promote, and at the same time protect, the Planet’s natural riches, which is why the declaration of 2017 as International Sustainable Tourism Year, and the celebration, this coming May 22, of International Biological Diversity Day represent two ideal platforms from which to continue working toward this end.
Martí lives on
A recollection of the death of Cuba's national hero José Martí, who fell in battle against Spanish colonial forces, May 19, 1895
He was not seeking death, as some have erroneously contended, although José Martí was well aware of the very real possibility in wartime. It was logical that he should comment in his correspondence from the field to his Mexican friend Manuel Mercado: "I can write now… I am in danger of giving my life for the country every day."
Message from Army General Raúl Castro to Oscar López Rivera
The Cuban President expresses his congratulations to the fighter for Puerto Rican independence, who was finally released yesterday from U.S. custody
Havana, May 18, 2017
Dear compañero Oscar,
Accept my fraternal congratulations in the name of the Cuban Party, government, and people, who share the joy of your liberation.
History will not forget your determination and loyalty to the cause of Puerto Rican independence, which is essential to Our America.