United Nations - Cuba's ties with its citizens overseas, including in the United States, have been strengthened in several areas, despite Washington's escalation, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said.

Havana - Despite government efforts, the quality of Cuban education is currently damaged by the US blockade that limits the purchase of materials in foreign markets, authorities denounced on Thursday.

Nueva Gerona - Cuban president Miguel Diaz Canel concluded Friday in the special municipality of the Isle of Youth a national tour covering the island's 15 provinces to oversee the implementation of measures applied in the aftermath of the fuel crunch provoked by stepped up US hostility.

Havana - Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel Bermúdez is in the central  province of Sancti Spíritus this Thursday overseeing the measures taken in that territory in response to the energy crisis deriving from the fuel shortage provoked by the United States.

Havana - Cuban authorities are celebrating on Friday World Tourism Day with strategies focused on diversifying proposals in the travel industry and ensuring environmental care.

Havana - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel analyzed on Tuesday prioritized programs for the country's socioeconomic development in areas such as transportation, agriculture and tourism.