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Manuel Marrero Cruz, Cuba's Prime Minister, on Saturday called for making use of local resources to contribute to solve the main problems faced by the population, during a tour of productive centers and communities in the municipality of Gibara, in Holguín province.

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As part of the implementation of the HAB.AMA project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), a delegation of experts from the Emiliano-Romagnolo Canal (CER) will visit Cuba from June 17 to 26 to present new initiatives aimed at promoting innovative agricultural practices in the country.

Read more Cuba to launch new project to boost agriculture

0311598On Tuesday, Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, highlighted the illegitimacy of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade, a policy maintained and intensified by the United States despite the rejection of the international community.

Read more Cuban President stresses illegitimacy of U.S. blockade

As of this Tuesday, August 9, the purchase operations of foreign currencies began in ATMs and point-of-sale terminals located in banks, Exchange Houses (CADECA), and stores that currently offer their products and services in CUP.

Read more Cuba: Foreign currency purchase enabled in ATMs and Exchange Houses

The People's Supreme Court (TSP) has announced an end to the process leading to the early release of 553 prisoners, which the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs proclaimed last January, local media quoted on Tuesday.

Read more Cuba concludes early release of prisoners