Bean Production a Must in Calixto
Bean Production a Must in Calixto
By so far supplying some 115 tons of beans, the farmers from the Cuban municipality of Calixto Garcia made a significant step forward in their aspirations of completing the delivery plan for the current year, a success they dedicate to greet May 17, the Cuban Peasants’ Day.

Holguin / May 17 Celebration Inspire Farmers

Cuban Access to Information Technology Blocked

Cuban Access to Information Technology Blocked

The obstacles imposed by the U.S. economic, financial and commercial blockade against Cuba stopping the island from accessing information and communication were denounced Wednesday in Geneva by the island’s representation before the World Trade Organization.
Struggle for the Release of the Cuban Five Keep Going
Cuban Five

Struggle for the Release of the Cuban Five Keep Going

New solidarity forces join the fight for the release of the Cuban Five
A new committee in favor of the release of the Cuban Five was created at the headquarters of Brazil´s legislative assembly. This committee will add to the 15 of the Brazilian states (of the 27 that current exists) that have groups in solidarity with the case of Antonio Guerrero, Fernando Gonzalez, Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labañino in prison for the last 14 years and Rene Gonzalez currently in supervised release and not able to return to the island and join his family.

Cuba and the Cuban Five at the Scottish Parliament

Holguin, 2nd Largest Sugar Producer in Cuba

Holguin, 2nd Largest Sugar Producer in Cuba

When Holguin got to produce 141 781 tons of cane sugar last Monday, the homonymous northeastern province ratified its second place in the country in this so vital economic branch, after the central jurisdiction of Villa Clara - the always leader in cane sugar production in the Caribbean nation.
Puppets Fiesta in the Cuban City of Holguin

Puppets Fiesta in the Cuban City of Holguin

This Wednesday Holguin, the nicknamed Cuban City of the Parks, welcomes the Puppets Fiesta which is dedicated to the Holguin Guiñol Puppet Theater, a local company that was founded on May 17, 1959 - whose high quality work for years rewarded it with the category of professional company since 1972.

Post Mortem Award to Miguel Santiesteban

Holguin / May 17 Celebration Inspire Farmers

Holguin / May 17 Celebration Inspire Farmers

Holguin farmers move forward on May 17 activities
Rafael Santiesteban, the president of the Holguin branch of the National Association of Small Agricultors (ANAP for its Spanish acronyms) repeated that reaching outstanding results in the work achievements parameters at times of May 17, is a display of the productive and economic potential of this eastern province.
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