The port of Palm Beach, in Florida, cancelled the signing of an understanding memorandum with a Cuban business delegation, because of the threatens by Republican Governor Rick Scott.

The Fifth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) began on January 24 with a minute of silence in honor of Fidel Castro, "who was a pioneer and firm believer throughout his life of a united Latin America on the path toward progress."

Cuba's Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla arrived in the Dominican Republic yesterday, January 23, to participate in the 5th Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit meeting of Foreign Ministers, which begins today.

Over 400 representatives of Latin American and Caribbean organizations are gathering in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in support of the upcoming 5th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, to take place Wednesday.

Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, first vice president of the Councils of State and Ministers and Party Political Bureau member, is leading Cuba's delegation to the inauguration of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to take place this afternoon, January 10.