Important
Cuban Presence at the Major Left Forum in New York
Cuba will be discussed in several panels at the Left Forum,
June 7-9, Pace University, New York City. The event is the
largest annual conference of its kind that takes place every
year in the United States and possibly in the world as it
convenes a broad spectrum of left and progressive
intellectuals, activists, academics and interested public.
Cuban Mother Grateful to the Revolution after Serious
Medical Complications
HAVANA, Cuba, May 16 (acn) Urbelina Quintero is a woman
farmer from the easternmost city of Baracoa, who expressed
her deepest gratefulness to the Cuban Revolution and its
free and universal healthcare system, which saved her life
after she suffered from serious complications following a
cesarean process.
Singular Archaeological Discovery Made in Cuban Province
CAMAGUEY, Cuba, Jan 28 (can) Objects developed and designed
using Aboriginal techniques, presumably belonging to the
18th century, were found in the city of Camagüey, in
central-eastern Cuba, and are considered the first local
finding of its kind which has been supported by scientific
researchers.
ACN, FIHAV: 30 Years of Service to the Cuban Economy (II)
Considered one of the most important trade events in Latin
America, the Havana International Trade Fair (FIHAV) will
commemorate its 30th anniversary this year as an example of
perseverance and perfection in face of current economic
challenges.
ACN Boosting Cuba’s Foreign Trade, an Alternative to US
Blockade
In Cuba, the effort to take the country towards a higher
stage of development, raise the national economy, and
especially boost foreign trade, face quite a few setbacks
today.
The Realities of Washington’s Economic Blockade Against Cuba
US officials linked to the execution of Washington´s over 50
year old economic and commercial blockade against Cuba
affirm that it’s a measure “of bilateral relations” between
both countries.
Barbados 1976: A Monstrous Crime
October 6 is a sad and unforgettable date for the relatives
of 73 people who died in the terrorist bombing in midair of
a Cubana airliner, off the coast of Barbados, in 1976. It is
also recalled as one of the most atrocious terrorist actions
committed ever.
A
Growing Latin American Unity
Those who have depicted Latin America during centuries as a
land of uncultured, savage, inept and negligent people ;
will have to bite their tongues considering the political
scenario the region is living and forging these days.
The Greatest Pain for a Father
Fifteen years ago, on September 4 of 1997, a murderous bomb
that was planted at the lobby of the Havana Copacabana Hotel
severed the life of Fabio Di Celmo, a 32 young Italian
tourist. His death, caused by a terrorist action against
Cuba, plunged the Di Celmo family into grief
and despair.
Cuba to Broaden its Exports
It is important for Cuba to have access to new foreign
markets where it will be able to trade goods and services
with high profitability that generate the necessary funds in
hard currency for its economic and social development.
London 2012: the Dark
and Curious Sides of the Games
It is always expected from such large events as the Olympic
Games to generate plenty of rumours, curiosities and even
some macabre stories.
Teo´s Last Round
I still have fresh in my memory the images of the last super
heavyweight world title won by Teofilo Stevenson Lawrence (Teo).
He had four victories in a row in the tournament held in the
US city of Reno, Nevada, beating for the gold host Alex
Rodriguez.
La Piscina, a Risky
Proposal with an Unusual Language
Most Cuban moviegoers, being accustomed to the fast pace of
Hollywood films and irreverent work of Cuban filmmakers, may
feel that “La Piscina” (the pool) is one of those films
where nothing happens.
The Cuba Issue, Lies and
Money in U.S. Electoral Campaign
The current electoral campaign in the United States is about
to enter its final stages. There are only five months ahead
for the U.S. people to go to the polls and vote for the next
president of the superpower.
Heberprot
P, Quality of Life for Arnaldo
Arnaldo Jiménez Castillo has been suffering from diabetes
for nearly 20 years and, thanks to Heberprot-P and the
support of relatives and doctors, he hopes soon to return to
the classrooms of the Camilo Cienfuegos Military School of
Matanzas, where he teaches biology.
International
Workers’ Day
In Cuba, every May 1st is an occasion of celebration,
confirmation and commitment to the working class, the heroic
nation to which we belong and the Revolution that was always
“of the humble and for the humble”.
London
2012: Cuban Rowers for Olympic Medals
The main objective of Cuban rowers is to obtain Olympic
medals during the
30th Summer Games to be held in London. After attempts in
Barcelona 1992, Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008, with 5th, 7th
and 6th places respectively, the medal now lies in the
single (1x)
open weight by Angel Fournier.
Food Prices Increase in
the International Market
Food prices in the international market increased for the
third consecutive time. The feast for the increase, hurting
those with empty stomachs, does not surprise anyone, but
remains as a punishment for a large amount of tables in the
world.
Constitution of Guáimaro: Text of War for Justice
When the Constitution of Guáimaro of the Republic in Arms was
proclaimed on April 10th, 1869, six months after the beginning
of Cuba’s fight for independence, the revolution took decisive
steps to fight for the island’s freedom at any price.
Stephen
Harper’s Illusions
I think –and I do not intend to offend anyone- that this is
how the Prime
Minister of Canada is called. I deduced it from a statement
published on
“Holy Wednesday” by a spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry
of that
country. The United Nations Organization membership is made
up by almost
200 States –allegedly independent States. They continuously
change or are
forced into change. Many of their representatives are
honorable persons,
friends of Cuba; but it is impossible to remember the
specifics about each and every one of them.
Global
Economy: A Changing World
The disastrous consequences of the neoliberal economic model
designed by imperial ideologists to control the world are
yet to come. But the popular forces that denounce and
struggles to avoid a control of the so called market laws on
the will and intelligence of the peoples are also yet to
come.
The
Wonderful World of Capitalism
The search for the political truth will always be a difficult
task even in
our times, when science has placed in our hands a huge amount of
knowledge. One of the most important was the possibility to know
and study
the fabulous power of the energy contained in matter.
National Art School:
Half a Century of Education
The National Art School, located in beautiful natural
landscapes and with an attractive architecture, will begin
its official activities with significant contributions to
the expansion of artistic education as one of the Cuban
Revolution´s most important objectives.
130 Years of the
Discovery of the Tuberculosis
Cuba will carry out different promotion and education
actions across the island during the commemoration of World
Tuberculosis Day with the objective of strengthening
community participation and fight the ailment that affects a
third of the world´s population.
The wheel of vengeance
The American circles of power are well versed in igniring
claims against their excesses, even those that are more
pronounced in lukewarm and fuzzy terms.
Cuba´s Independence was Forged in Montecristi
Under the motto of the Cuban Revolutionary Party, the
Montecristi Manifest announced the program for the struggle
that would begin and offered the reasons and causes of the
necessary war for the island´s independence.
A Soldier of
Independence Was Born Along With the Daily Patria
When Jose Marti founded the daily Patria in New York on
March 14th, 1892, he was taking the last steps in the
creation of the Cuban Revolutionary Party, in charge of
moving forward, with unity, organization and thrust, the
necessary war aimed at the independence of Cuba and Puerto
Rico.
