Matanzas, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) From March 18 to 23, the Cuban province of Matanzas will host the 16th edition of the Matanzas International Puppet Festival (Festitim), one of the country's most important puppetry events.   Dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the creation of the emblematic character Pelusiíln del Monte, Cuba's National Puppet, this year's festival, which began in 1994 thanks to the idea of ​​National Theater Prize winner Rene Fernandez, will seek to bring together the most relevant figures in the world of puppetry.   

Caracas, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, inaugurated the second cycle of the 2025-2026 academic year for primary and secondary education, which began nationwide.

Havana, January 12 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Roberto Morales, reaffirmed the decision to defend national sovereignty on the 157th anniversary of the burning of the city of Bayamo.

Havana, January 12 (Prensa Latina) The Hermanos Saiz Association (AHS) received the 70th Anniversary Special Distinction from the Marta Abreu Central University of Las Villas (UCLV), in recognition of its cultural contributions and connection with the university student community.

Caracas, December 12 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, reported that steps are being taken and progress is being made on the opening of the respective embassies in Caracas and DC.