Buenos Aires, August 3 (RHC)-- The Argentinean municipality of Montecarlo, in the province of Misiones, has been declared free of illiteracy, after the successful application of the Cuban teaching method 'Yo Si Puedo' (Yes, I Can).

Professor Jorge Padrón, Coordinator of the Cuban cooperation program in Argentina said that the joint work of Cuban and Argentinean professionals made it possible to reduce the illiteracy rates of children and young adults to below 2%, thus fulfilling the goal established by UNESCO to declare a territory or country free of the scourge.

Padrón noted that the Cuban method is being applied in 17 Argentinean provinces, sponsored by the foundation called 'Un Mundo Mejor es Posible' (A Better World is Possible). The effort involves Cuban professionals and hundreds of local volunteers, who serve as facilitators.