Havana - In addition to the direct damages to the Cuban economy, the U.S.-imposed blockade on Cuba for almost 60 years has lacerated the development of sport and culture in the Caribbean nation.

The Cuban Oil Company CUPET considers that increasing oil and gas production is its main challenge as the country´s power output depends to a large extent on diesel and fuel oil imports, according to directives with the local company.

United Nations - The first day of high-level debate of the UN General Assembly rejected once again the U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade on Cuba.

Havana - A global tweet to deplore the United States economic, financial and commercial blockade against Cuba for more than 50 years, begins today here.

Havana - The U.S. blockade against Cuba has undergone several amendments, which although positive are still insufficient.

Havana - The effects of the U.S. blockade in Cuba''s financial transactions persist today, despite the start of the bilateral rapprochement process and the statements against the policy of President, Barack Obama.