Cuba

Carlos Rafael Rodríguez University in Cienfuegos province maintains more than 130 cooperation agreements with many of its counterparts abroad, based on research and postgraduate programmes, as well as academic exchange and student mobility

The government passed a bill to limit virtual freedom of expression, by allowing fines towards Cubans that post on the internet; Cubans expressed their disbelief and hatred towards this new decree on the media

Amnesty International asked to be allowed into the country to verify the situation of those detained in the protests

With the closure of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Cuba celebrates its best ranking so far in the last 13 years with a 14th place overall and a total of 15 medals; an outstanding result despite the internal difficulties currently taking place in the country

The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has sent a letter to President Biden reiterating its rejection of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the US and calling for the rights of Cuba and Cubans to be respected

New possibilities for national development that involve collaboration between private and state-owned companies are praised by authorites as means to boost the country's economy

From today, US dollars will no longer be accepted as valid currency in the country and authorities have advised visitors not to bring along USD cash

After the government has given the green light for small and medium enterprises to start operating on the island, the private sector shows appreciation for the long-requested measure rising in presence and weight in the local economy

The popular Cuban orchestra Los Van Van will give a concert as part of the online festival organized by the multicultural project Ybor Art Factory (YAF), based in Florida

The health intervention against Covid-19 for at-risk groups and territories starts today in seven municipalities of Havana