Cuban Economy and Planning Minister Ricardo Cabrisas met on Wednesday in Havana with Senator Serguey V. Kalashnikov, Coordinator of the Parliamentary Friendship with Cuba Group and First Vice President of the Committee of the Economic Policy of the Russian Federation Council.

Ciego de Ávila, Cuba - The use of the Cuban biostimulant Fitomás-M is extended on cane plantations in the center of the island, as a way to increase cane yields in the next sugar harvest.

Escuintla, Guatemala - Cuba''s state mission in Guatemala confirmed today that in the next hours a reinforcement of doctors from the departments of this country will arrive in Escuintla where the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) has a presence.

Washington - Pennsylvania will join 17 other U.S. territories that have set up state councils with the Engage Cuba coalition to promote political rapprochement with the Caribbean island.

Georgetown - Cuba''s Deputy Foreign Minister Rogelio Sierra will arrive in Guyana today as part of a Caribbean tour.

Havana will host the 24th Annual Meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum from July 15th to the 17 th with the participation of the region’s left parties and progressive movements.