Washington has not yet granted permit to Cuban-origin athletes currently in major leagues baseball to join the Cuba team to the 5th World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 8-21 next year.
Read more Washington Delays Cuba Participation at World Baseball ClassicOn June 2, 1987, the Comprehensive Program for Mountainous Regions, known as Plan Turquino, was launched as one of the initiatives of the Cuban Revolution for the economic and social development of the mountainous regions, as well as to reinforce the defense of the country and contribute to the conservation of the environment.
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