Havana, May 3 (RHC)-- Cuba and Cape Verde will expand collaboration in the health sector, following a bilateral agreement signed in Havana on Wednesday. ... More


Permanent Representative of Cuba to the Organization, Ambassador Anayansi Rodríguez

New York, May 3 (RHC)-- Speaking at the general debate of the 40th Session of the Committee on Information of the United Nations, the Permanent Representative of Cuba to the Organization... More


Washington, May 3 (RHC)–- An article in the main newspaper of the U.S. capital, The Washington Post, takes note this Thursday of a major Cuban cultural delegation scheduled for performances in that city in late May and early June. ... More


New U.S. cruise line begins operations in Cuba

Havana, May 3 (RHC) -- A new cruise belonging to U.S. company Victory Cruise Lines docked in Havana on Wednesday in a bid to promote Cuba as one of its most important destinations.... More


Pope Salutes High Jump World Record-Holder Javier Sotomayor Photo: @Notimex Twitter

Vatican City, May 3 (RHC)-- Pope Francis Wednesday saluted the Cuban former high jumper and world record-holder of that specialty, Javier Sotomayor, in St. Peter's Square. ... More


U.S. military forces deployed in Argentina.  Photo: teleSUR

Buenos Aires, May 3 (RHC)-- U.S. military troops have arrived in Argentina to begin joint military exercises.  The maneuvers were organized in the framework of the Proliferation Security Initiative that purportedly aims to curtail the global trafficking of weapons of mass destruction.  ... More


A flag with the image of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seen during a protest in support of Lula, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 11,

Brasilia, May 3 (RHC)-- Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has released another letter to his supporters in celebration of International Workers' Day -- telling them to "continue to resist together because we’re fighting this just cause for democracy, for the rights of the people." ... More


Boys play football as an armed soldier looks on in Mare Favela Complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Photo: Reuters

Brasilia, May 3 (RHC)-- Despite recent statements by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and other regional organizations ... More


 White House wants to increase sale of armed drones.  Photo: AP

Washington, May 3 (RHC)-- The White House has announced a new policy aimed at expanding the sale of armed drones, particularly the large armed drones such as the Predator and the Reaper. ... More


Giuliani gives interview to Sean Hannity on Fox News.  Photo: Fox News

New York, May 3 (RHC)-- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has directly contradicted his boss, U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that Trump reimbursed his lawyer, Michael Cohen, for a $130,000 hush money payment to a porn film star.  ... More


The cause of the fire at the Brazilian building is still unknown.  Photo: Reuters

Brasilia, May 3 (RHC)-- A 22-story building became engulfed in flames and collapsed in Brazil.  One person was reportedly killed and at least 49 others are unaccounted for, a fire department spokesperson said.  ... More


The Grandmothers Plaza de Mayo already have already had 2090 marches through the Plaza de Mayo.   Photo: Image courtesy Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo

Buenos Aires, May 3 (RHC)-- On April 30, 1977, a group of women met in the Plaza de Mayo in front of the Casa Rosada, the seat of government in the center of Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires... More


London, May 3 (RHC)-- Cambridge Analytica, a London-based political consulting firm that has been mired in controversy over its alleged improper use of Facebook users’ data, announced on Wednesday that it would immediately cease all operations.... More


Human Rights Council Hall in UN Headquarters in Geneva.

Havana, May 3 (RHC)-- The progress experienced by Cuba over the last five years in the field of human rights will be submitted by the island to the UN Universal Periodic Review mechanism on May 16th.... More


Havana, May 3 (RHC)-- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will hold in Havana its 37th Session -- the United Nations regional commission’s most important biennial meeting.... More


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