Cherie DeCastro dies at 87; member of singing trio the DeCastro Sisters

She was the last surviving member of the Latin singing group that started in Cuba and found success in Las Vegas. In 1947, the sisters sang 'Babalu' on the first telecast of KTLA. Read More

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Vessel Amistad already in Cuba

The black-hulled schooner Amistad was unmistakable, sailing into the deep, long harbor of this industrial port, bright main and foresails taut in the steady breeze.<br /> Read More

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Rural Minnesota group visits Cuba, see trade opportunities

A Minnesota group of agriculture and rural leaders is back from a visit to Cuba and sees lots of opportunities there for such state products as cooking oil and beef, if the trade embargo is lifted. Read More

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PR group to perform in Cuba despite Miami protests

Members of the Puerto Rican music group Calle 13 say they don't care if their upcoming concert in Cuba is criticized by exiles in Miami who oppose the communist regime. Read More

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David Alvarez and Juego de Manos Pega’os in Guantanamo

David Alvarez and his group Juego de Manos have conquered all generations of Cubans for 16 years. What at the beginning was an experiment among five instrument players, says Alvarez, later assumed an East musical sonority: going back to the son origins. Read More

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Cuban ballet maitre Fernando Alonso refuted the anti-Cuba media campaign

Cuban ballet maitre Fernando Alonso refuted the anti-Cuba media campaign launched by the United States and Europe, &quot;an US counter-offensive before the strong pro-Cuba movement in Latin America.&quot; Read More

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Royal palms increase in Camaguey

About fifty three thousand Royal Palm postures were planted in 2009 in Camagüey Province as part of a program to recover Royal Palm forests.<br /> Read More

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Stock of Potato Seeds increased in Ciego de Ávila

Peasants in Ciego de Ávila province are growing over a hundred potato varieties in an experimental way, with the objective of using the most suitable seeds for next sawing seasons. Read More

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Successful Participation of Cuba at Paris MAP

Rhythms and the excellence of a Caribbean island that together with sunshine and beaches it offers a rich heritage were the keys of success of Cuban participation at the International Fair Le Monde a Paris (MAP).<br /> Read More

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Cuba Hosts Intl Pediatric Surgery Congress

Pediatric surgeons from the five continents will take part in the 4th Ibero-American Congress of Pediatric Surgery, to be held March 22-26. Read More

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