Cubans promote program to face climate change
Cuba, December 24, 2019. Different tasks have been carried out during the current year in the central province of Sancti Spiritus, aimed at reducing the negative impacts of climate change.
As part of the so-called Tarea Vida, studies on water salinity in coastal areas were undertaken in 2019 and to determine the progress of erosion on Ancon beach, located in the central southern city of Trinidad, a World Heritage Site.
Cuban President congratulates Foreign Ministry on its 60th anniversary
Havana, December 23, 2019. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today congratulated workers and diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) on the 60th anniversary of the creation of that agency.
"Congratulations to our worthy diplomats, the workers of #CubaMinrex and the Cuban people for building, making, defending and exalting our foreign policy on the 60th anniversary of MINREX," the president posted on Twitter.
Cuba's diplomacy is based on its people and the Revolution
Havana, December 23, 2019. President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel stated on Monday that Cuban diplomacy has the people as its main protagonist and is a reflection of the principles of the Revolution.
At the very heart of this institution are the ideas of Cuban National Hero, Jose Marti, the Commander-in-Chief, Fidel Castro, and the unforgettable Foreign Minister Raul Roa, stressed Diaz-Canel on addressing the political and cultural gala to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX).
France condemns Title III of the Helms-Burton Act
Paris, December 22, 2019. The French government reiterated its condemnation of the activation of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, a US initiative aimed at tightening the economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba, the French Senate stated today.
Cuban Parliament approves new Council of Ministers
Havana, December 21, 2019. The Cuban Parliament on Saturday approved the new Council of Ministers proposed by President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdes, Roberto Ojeda, Ines Maria Chapman, Ricardo Cabrisas and Jorge Luis Tapia were ratified as deputy prime ministers, who were joined by Alejandro Gil, who will continue to be the minister of Economy.