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The Cuban Parliament elected Miguel Diaz-Canel as president of the State Council for a term of five years, the National Electoral Commission announced here today. Read more Miguel Diaz-Canel, New President of the Council of State of Cuba
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The National Literature Prize (1997), Carilda Oliver Labra, died at the age of 96 at his home in the Cuban province of Matanzas.
Read more Cuban Poetess Carilda Oliver Died at the Age of 96
Taller Arte Cult 1Photos: Ernesto HerreraThe Third Provincial Art-Cult Workshop began today in Holguin, as part of the 36th edition of the Culture Week taking place in this eastern Cuban city. Read more Holguin Culture Week Addresses Local Identity
It is impossible to measure or evaluate in figures what was contributed by the Cuban Revolution in sports and physical culture in terms of health, recreation, physical and well-being, joys, emotions, dignity and national pride. This is the case in Holguin, as in the rest of the provinces. It is also difficult to list the oportunities and so many resources made available to the general population and their sporting talents.
bandera escudo cubaThe Cuban election system is different from all others that exist around the world, and is young institutionally. Established in the 1976 Constitution, which took effect on February 24 that year, the People's Power structure has been in place for more than 40 years. Read more How do Elections Work in Cuba?