Caracas, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan and Cuban authorities laid a wreath today in Caracas to the Liberator Simón Bolívar, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, on January 1, 1959.

The honors to the Father of the Homeland were presided over by the Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Yván Gil, the head of the Department of International Relations of the Communist Party of the island, Emilio Lozada; the vice-president of the National Assembly, Ana María Mari Machado, and the ambassador of Havana, Dagoberto Rodríguez.

The ceremony held at the National Pantheon to the Heroes was also attended by plenipotentiaries accredited here from friendly countries and representatives of the Cuban Mission in the Bolivarian Republic.

The Venezuelan Foreign Minister told the press that the Cuban Revolution throughout all these decades stood firm and taught the world what solidarity, internationalism and being on the side of the Latin American peoples in all circumstances are.

Gil pointed out that January 1st is not only a date of celebration for Cubans, but ‘for all Latin Americans and peoples of the world who believe in liberation and solidarity’.

The senior diplomat recalled Cuba’s historic leader, Fidel Castro, Army General Raúl Castro, and all those who accompanied ‘that libertarian deed’, which thanks to it ‘we can say that the Bolivarian Revolution exists today’.

It was thanks to the Cuban Revolution, that lighthouse, which illuminated the path we follow today in a world full of complexities’, he stressed, and assured that despite the difficulties Cuba will continue to be ‘that sovereign and spiritual political guide that will point the way to all peoples seeking liberation’.

Rodriguez, for his part, affirmed that despite the criminal blockade policy of U.S. imperialism against Cuba, the ‘Cuban Revolution is more alive than ever and we are 66 years old’.

He said that this event expresses ‘the close and perfect brotherhood between Cubans and Venezuelans’.

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Phnom Penh, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Cambodia and Cuba will Celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations and exemplary friendship.

This was made clear during the courtesy visit paid by the Cuban ambassador here, Milena Zaldívar, to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom, Prak Sokhonn.

During the fraternal meeting, the head of Cambodian diplomacy highlighted the recent commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution. He reiterated his country’s firm commitment to strengthening the traditional relationship of friendship and good cooperation with the island.

Zaldívar, meanwhile, highlighted the Cambodian government’s invariable position of rejecting the unjust and illegal economic, commercial, and financial blockade by the United States, and its strong support for the international demand to exclude Cuba from the arbitrary list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism.

Both parties acknowledged the historic ties between the two countries, emphasizing their excellent dialogue and cooperation in the multilateral sphere, and the numerous expressions of solidarity that have characterized their relationship for over six decades making their bilateral ties a model of exemplary friendship.

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Havana, Jan 7 (RHC) Thirty-eight diesel-powered generator sets will be repaired and prepared for operation, with a total capacity of 53.8 megawatts, during the months of January and February.

According to Arles Luna Leiva, head of the Distributed Generation department at the Electrical Union, this initial delivery includes heaters, motors, and other parts required for the repair of the malfunctioning equipment.

These initial shipments, which were received in late December, are being distributed across the country, with the exception of Ciego de Ávila, Artemisa, and Mayabeque.

These provinces will be provided with the necessary components for the maintenance of their equipment in subsequent shipments, as they do not need the parts that were included in the initial delivery.

Luna confirmed that these components are part of the Chinese government’s initiative to provide Distributed Electric Generator Equipment and Spare Parts for Cuba.

Recently, upon the arrival of the initial shipment of assistance, Chinese ambassador to Cuba Hua Xin announced that additional shipments will be delivered via charter flights, commercial flights, or maritime transport in containers, thereby completing the delivery of the aid.

This will allow for the restoration of 400 megawatts of distributed generation capacity in the country.

The distributed generation systems that rely on diesel are experiencing substantial degradation, with a current operational rate of 36%, due to the depletion of stable funding sources and excessive use.

This occurs because they are intended to function for a maximum of four hours per day. However, in certain instances, they have been forced to operate for 24 hours per day due to the failure of alternative technologies. (Source: Granma)

Havana, Jan 7 (Radio Habana Cuba) Cuba and China have renewed their commitment to the friendship and collaboration between both countries, in the context of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year.

In this sense, Cuban ambassador Alberto Blanco held a meeting with Zhang Run, the Director General of the Latin America and the Caribbean Department at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Both parties ratified their dedication to uphold the agreement reached at the highest level and to progress in the development of a shared future.

Despite the fact that diplomatic relations reach their 65th anniversary, the ties date back to the nineteenth century, when the first Chinese citizens arrived in the Antillean nation.

On September 2, 1960, in the presence of over a million Cubans, Fidel Castro called for severing ties with the government of Taiwan and establishing diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, led by Mao Zedong.

On the 28th of September of that year, Cuba was the first nation in Latin America and the Caribbean to establish diplomatic relations with the newly established China, which opened the door for other countries in the region to engage with the Asian nation.

In 2024, bilateral relations were revitalized, with both countries strengthening their cooperation and traditional friendship through a series of visits and initiatives.

Beijing has repeatedly expressed its backing for the island in its struggle against the U.S. embargo, and has called for its removal from the list of nations designated by Washington as sponsors of terrorism. (Source: Prensa Latina)

Havana, Jan 6 (Radio Habana Cuba) Russian sea expeditioners will share in Cuba their experiences from their recent voyage across the global oceans, as part of the naval initiative for the conservation of these ecosystems.

The Russian initiative, titled «Five Oceans», will host a meeting with Cuban scientists and the public, at the capital’s Quinta de los Molinos, a former botanical garden that has been transformed into a scientific and cultural hub.

The members of the expedition will share their experiences of venturing to the most inaccessible regions of the world, as well as their reflections on the customs and landscapes of diverse nations.

The primary goal of this endeavor is to highlight the significance of the ocean as a conduit for fostering connections between individuals, cultures, and nations.

The project began its voyage in Tenerife in November, and after a 20-day crossing of the Atlantic, it arrived in the Caribbean, docking in Saint Lucia, on the Atlantic Race Cruising.

In Cuba, the ship docked in the central province of Cienfuegos on December 21st. After its visit to the largest island in the Antilles, it will continue its journey through the Caribbean and Latin America, before crossing the Panama Canal in March.

Established in 2021, the Five Oceans Club is a gathering of individuals who share a passion for the seas and oceans, embarking on expeditions and contributing to scientific research on the challenges facing these global ecosystems.

The club’s visit to Cuba is supported by the Russian House of the Havana Historian’s Office, the Russian Embassy in Cuba, the Cuban Environment Agency, and other organizations. (Source: Prensa Latina)