Tag: Cuba

Monday, January 14th 2013 - 03:28 UTC
Cubans a little bit more free: restrictions on overseas travel relaxed after 50 years

After over half a century, Cuba's new immigration rules that will take effect on January 14 will relax overseas travel restrictions, Havana authorities said. From Tuesday Cubans intending to travel can apply for a passport without the need to present a government permit, known as the White Card, or an invitation letter from abroad, two prior requisites that made travel planning more onerous, according to Cuba's immigration bureau (IND).
Thursday, December 13th 2012 - 22:57 UTC
Chavez in critical condition with three months to live, says Venezuelan doctor

Venezuelan doctor Jose Rafael Marquina, who is based in the US and is known for his accurate prognoses on President Hugo Chavez’s health, told a local Florida radio that the Venezuelan leader Chavez has “between two and three months to live”.
Wednesday, December 12th 2012 - 20:43 UTC
Chavez’ condition delicate after surgery, reveals Maduro and calls for unity in prayers

Despite earlier reports, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is in delicate condition after his latest surgery for cancer, the government said on Wednesday.
Friday, December 7th 2012 - 05:46 UTC
Brazil confirms Venezuela’s Chavez will be absent from the Mercosur summit

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez will not be attending the Mercosur summit on Friday as had been previously announced, announced on Thursday the Brazilian Foreign ministry which is hosting the event.
Tuesday, December 4th 2012 - 03:07 UTC
Brazil says Venezuela leader Chavez will attend the Mercosur summit Friday

Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez will travel to Brazil for the Mercosur summit next Friday despite cancer-related medical treatment in Cuba, Brazil's ambassador revealed on Monday.
Wednesday, November 28th 2012 - 00:07 UTC
In the midst of regional elections Chavez returns to Cuba to continue cancer treatment

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said he is returning to Cuba on Tuesday to continue treatment for cancer, raising new questions about his health just weeks after he won re-election to another six-year term.
Monday, October 22nd 2012 - 04:10 UTC
“Fidel is alive and well”, says Venezuelan politician who allegedly met with him

Cuban leader Fidel Castro is alive and well, according to Elias Jaua, a former Venezuelan vice president who says he met with Castro over the weekend.
Wednesday, October 17th 2012 - 04:37 UTC
After half a century Cuba scraps travel restrictions, but they remain for ‘human talent’

Cuba will scrap much reviled travel restrictions starting in January, easing most Cubans' exit and return, state media said on Tuesday, in the Castro brothers’ regime first major immigration reform in half a century.
Monday, October 15th 2012 - 07:32 UTC
Colombian government and guerrillas begin this week peace talks in Oslo

Colombia's government and rebel guerrillas will sit down this week in Norway, and later in Cuba, to start peace talks aimed at ending nearly half a century of conflict, a task to which both sides have anticipated their full commitment.
Friday, October 5th 2012 - 20:38 UTC
Cuban prominent blogger detained in Cuba ahead of trial involving Spanish politician

Cuba was reported to have arrested prominent blogger Yoani Sanchez Friday in a crackdown on dissidents as the vehicular manslaughter trial of a Spanish politician got under way here. Angel Carromero, 27 who runs the youth wing of Spain’s ruling Popular Party went on trial for the death of a prominent dissident, Oswaldo Paya, in a car crash near this town in eastern Cuba.