Juan Carlos Camaño, the president of the Latin American Federation of Journalists, said that politicians should listen to the warnings of Fidel Castro about the aggressive plans of the United States.

Venezuelan Minister of Electricity Ali Rodriguez said today in Santa Clara, Cuba, that his country is prepared to face any aggression that comes from the threats made by Washington and
Colombia.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez said on Thursday that he has been forced to break off relations with Colombia on grounds of dignity, in the face of recent accusations from Bogota against Caracas, and stated that he will not accept any violation or aggression of national sovereignty.

Cuba on Thursday reiterated its demand for Israel to immediately, totally and unconditionally lift its cruel and illegal blockade of Gaza.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Thursday highlighted prospects for 390 productive projects implemented with Cuba to foster the social and economic development of both countries.

The US Friendshipment Caravan held a press conference on Tuesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in McAllen, Texas to announce that the caravanistas will cross the US border on Wednesday into Mexico, defying Washington’s travel ban.

The members of the 39th Jose Marti European Brigade of Solidarity with Cuba called on the governments in their respective countries to respect the Caribbean island's rights to build a future.

More than half a million Nicaraguans celebrated the 31st anniversary of the triumph of the Sandinista Revolution on Monday, with an impressive and jubilant rally at the Plaza La Fe in Managua.

President Daniel Ortega met on Sunday in Managua, the Nicaraguan capital, with the Vice President of the Cuban councils of State and Ministers, Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdes Menendez, who heads the island’s delegation that is participating in a series of activities to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution.

Among the many shocking effects of the current economic crisis, one of the most destructive in the developed world is the soaring tendency in the unemployment rate among youths which grew 6% in the area of the OECD between 2007 and 2009. Spain has had an upsetting unemployment rate among youths of 42% in 2010. When the youths stop being the driving engine of economy, the long-term growth is in jeopardy and the social uneasiness becomes a real threat to the democratic political order.