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Anthology of Cuban writers attracted by Alicia Alonso published

Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Ediciones Union is launch the anthology Prosas Cubanas por Alicia Alonso (Cuban Proses for Alicia Alonso) on Saturday to commemorate the 100th birthday of Cuba's most universal artist.

Cuban youths and authorities debate on cultural policy

Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Culture Minister Alpidio Alonso on Friday met with representatives of the Young Communist League (UJC) and ratified the willingness to maintain dialogue without the influence of the United States.

Wife of former Dominican President Juan Bosch dies

19 de diciembre de 2020, 11:46Santo Domingo, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Carmen Quidiello de Bosch, the wife of former President Juan Bosch for 60 years, died on Saturday in this capital at the age of 105.

Irish authorities support Nobel Peace Prize for Cuban doctors

Dublin, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The Council of Cork, in southern Ireland, will nominate Cuba's Henry Reeve Medical Contingent for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, as an acknowledgement of their internationalist work during the Covid-19 pandemic, diplomatic sources said on Saturday.

Unprecedented by insufficient revenues expected in Cuba in 2021

Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) In 2021, gross revenues are expected to reach 291.259 billion pesos in Cuba, an unprecedented amount in the country's budget, but insufficient, First Deputy Finance and Price Minister Vladimir Regueiro said on Friday.

Daniel Ortega values unconditional cooperation from Venezuela, Cuba

Managua, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega valued the unconditional cooperation that his people has received from countries that lead revolutionary process, such as Venezuela and Cuba.

Cuban authorities insist on health measures against Covid-19

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Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban authorities have insisted on complying with health measures to prevent contagions with Covid-19, above all after an increase in autochthonous cases, many of whom are related to international travelers.

Lula travels to Cuba for documentary on Latin America

Brasilia, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is traveling to Cuba on Saturday to participate in a documentary on Latin America directed by US moviemaker Oliver Stone, who has won two Oscar Awards.

Cuban president lauds creativity against US blockade

Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday lauded the Cuban people's creativity and intelligence to confront the everyday restrictions imposed by the United States economic, commercial and financial blockade.

UN Project favors Matanzas province in Cuba

19 de diciembre de 2020, 0:30

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Matanzas, Cuba, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The UN Ecovalor project is currently favoring sectors such as tourism, hydrocarbons and fishing in the western Cuban province of Matanzas, Nelvis Gomez, the coordinator here of the international program, said.

Berlin International Film Festival postpones program due to Covid-19

19 de diciembre de 2020, 0:15

Berlin, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Berlin International Film Festival is postponing its screening program and an edition divided into two parts (March and June) in order to minimize health risks.