La Paz, June 3 (AGENCIES-RHC)-- The village of La Asunta in Bolivia has banned alcohol and imposed curfew as drastic anti-crime measures.... More


Charles Chaplin’s granddaughter, Oona Chaplin, who is currently visiting Havana, says that returning to Cuba is like coming back to her second home... More


Havana, July 2 (RHC)-- Cuban First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel received in Havana the former president and international spokesperson for the maritime claim of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Carlos Mesa Gisbert, who is on a working tour around several regional countries. ... More


Washington, July 2 (RHC) --- James Williams, president of the U.S. coalition 'Engage Cuba,' has urged the U.S. Congress to work hard for American companies to travel and trade freely with Cuba. ... More


Havana, July 2 (RHC) --- The workers of the National Center for Scientific Research (CNIC) presented a special recognition to Fidel Castro on the 50th anniversary of that institution, created by the leader of the Cuban Revolution in 1965. ... More


Bridgetown, July 2 (RHC)-- The annual summit of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, got underway today in Bridgetown, capital of Barbados, where Heads of State and Government of the region will discuss policies to boost economic growth.... More


Quito, July 2 (RHC)-- Thousands of supporters of the Ecuadorian government gather again today in Quito, the capital city, to protest against the destabilizing demonstrations called by the opposition.... More


Caracas, July 2 (RHC)-- The Ninth Meeting of Cooperation between Cuba and Venezuela, held every three months in Caracas, continues today as part of the strategies taken by both countries to expand their joint projects. According to Venezuelan diplomatic sources, the talks will determine which programs should be terminated and agree on those that will continue.... More


Havana, July 2 (RHC) –- International media outlets and world governments and leaders have highlighted the re-establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba, and the opening of embassies in both countries on July 20th.... More


Washington, July 2 (RHC) –- Personalities of the U.S. political arena reacted positively to the confirmation of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana and the opening of embassies next July 20th.... More


U.S. Grain Leaders Visit Cuba

Havana, July 2 (RHC) –- Leaders from the National Corn Growers, North Dakota Barley Council, and U.S. Grains Council have visited Cuba recently to continue studying the market and the current barriers to increasing grain sales to the country. The trip came just before both countries announced their official re-establishment of diplomatic relations on Wednesday.... More


Dar es Salaam, July 2 (RHC) -- A state-of-art Biolarvicides factory that promises to wipe out the deadly malaria in Tanzania is scheduled to be officially opened on Thursday in the African country, AllAfrica reports.... More


Athens, July 2 (RHC)-- Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has pledged to press ahead with a referendum on the terms of a bailout deal with Athens' international creditors, calling for a No vote in the country's upcoming poll. ... More


Mexico City, July 2 (teleSUR-RHC)-- The Mexican Ministry of Real Estate and Public Credit (SHCP) handed lawmakers the new plan for 2016 on Wednesday, which reduces the number of existing social programs by 22 percent – from 1,097 down to 851. ... More


New York, July 2 (RHC)-- Oil prices in international markets have taken a tumble before the release of U.S. inventory data and mostly due to concerns over Greece debt crisis. ... More


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