The Cuban embassy in Spain has reported that President Raúl Castro sent a message of condolences to King Phillip VI and families of the victims of a terrorist attack in Barcelona, which left at least 13 dead and dozens injured, including five Cuban citizens according to Radio Habana Cuba.
September 2 through 12, the 2017 Cuba Lírica Festival will bring together performers from the country’s main companies in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Cuban lyrical movement, organizers announced.
Carnival in Guantanamo was extended to Wednesday with concerts in dance areas and a third parade of the traditional carnival dancing groups, in addition to the schedule of the festivity, to celebrate on August 16, San Joaquin´s Day, patron of popular festivals in the town.
The commitment of Guantánamero's women to remain loyal to the legacies of Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro and Vilma Espín, was reaffirmed during a ceremony to present August 23 Distinctions to a substantial group of Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) members.
Luis Videgaray Caso, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, will arrive in Cuba on Thursday, August 17, for a two-day visit to the island.