Unity, integration and cooperation are the pillars of the Association of Caribbean States, a mechanism through which Caribbean countries discuss and agree on joint actions to address their common issues.

The Communist Party of Spain (PCE) awarded here today Cuban Fighter against Terrorism, Gerardo Hernandez, for being a paradigm of resistance and dignity from the small Latin American country in the world. During a ceremony held in this capital, PCE secretary general, Jose Luis Centella, awarded Hernandez with the Dolores Ibarruri Medal.

The first group of Cuban migrants from Costa Rica will pass today morning through Guatemala and will enter Mexican territory on the border of Tecun Uman, in the western department of San Marcos.

Germany's Deputy Foreign Minister and Minister of Economy and Energy, Sigmar Gabriel, concluded Friday an official visit to Cuba, during which he was received by First Vice President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

The government of Costa Rica announced that it has scheduled the departure of the first group of Cuban emigrants attempting to reach the United States, who have been stranded in the country since mid-November, for next Tuesday, January 12.