Havana - Cuba begins its final phase in the run-up to the February 24 referendum, when more than eight million people have been called to the polls to vote on the new Constitution of the Republic.

Caracas - Venezuelan Health Minister Carlos Alvarado announced Thursday the arrival of 933 tons of medicines and medical supplies from China, Cuba, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and some direct purchases'' from the Ministry.

Hanoi - Cubans in Vietnam and India voted on their new Constitution on Saturday, as part of a society that is recognized as perfectible.

Havana - Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has called for preserving peace and averting the unjustifiable use of force against Venezuela, a midst mounting pressures led by the US Government.

Havana - Italy's Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Ricardo Antonio Merlo, is Friday in Havana holding a broad working program including meetings and visits.

Havana - President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday ratified Cuba's condemnation of a draft resolution submitted by the United States to the United Nations Security Council to step up its crusade against Venezuela.