October 20: Celebration of Cuban Culture in Thailand
October offers two important anniversaries in the history of Cuba, the beginning of the country's wars of independence and national Cuban Culture Day. #Cuba #SomosCuba #SomosContinuidad
On October 18, 1868, the taking of Bayamo by the Liberation Army was begun, and at 11:00pm on the 20th, Spanish authorities signed their capitulation.
Cuban VP to visit Asian countries
Roberto Morales Ojeda, vice president of the Council of Ministers, will begin today a tour of several countries in Asia, including his participation in the enthronement ceremony of the new Emperor of Japan, and official visits to Singapore and Pakistan.
The Cuban delegation is also made up by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cuban ambassadors in those countries, Granma newspaper reports today.
Diaz-Canel's visit to Mexico shows advances in bilateral relations
Mexico, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) The official visit to Mexico by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel is today perceived here as a clear demonstration of the mutual will to move forward in the bilateral relationship.
This was reiterated by both the Cuban head of state and his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador, who were announced to hold a meeting at the National Palace after noon.
Tribute in Thailand to Cuba's historic milestones
Members of the Cuban State Mission to Thailand paid tribute to the legacy of Ernesto Che Guevara, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes and Camilo Cienfuegos; the 151st Anniversary of October 10, 1868 -founding event of the National Liberation Revolution of Cuba- and the Cuban Culture Day on October 20th.
Proud of our history, #SomosContinuidad
Cuban president supports campaign for Lula's release
Havana, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Monday underscored his support for the campaign for the release of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
'With our signatures we will demand the immediate release of Lula da Silva. #LulaLivre #LulaInocente #SomosCuba #SomosContinuidad,' he posted on Twiter in reference to the mobilization that begins here today demanding the freedom of the leader of the Workers' Party (PT).