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Chavez aware his condition complicated: Vice President

YoopyaJan 2, 20130

(Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is aware that his condition is complicated following a fourth cancer operation in Cuba, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said on

Chavez suffers new post-surgery complications

YoopyaDec 31, 20120

(Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is suffering more complications linked to a respiratory infection that hit him after his fourth cancer operation in Cuba, his

Chavez allies sweep Venezuela vote, but Capriles holds seat

YoopyaDec 17, 2012June 24, 20230

(Reuters) – Allies of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez swept to victory by taking nearly all of Venezuela’s 23 states in elections on Sunday, but Henrique

Alan Gross sues US over detention in Cuba

YoopyaNov 19, 20120

An American contractor serving a 15-year jail term in Cuba is suing his former employer and the US government. Alan Gross and his wife Judy

Strengthening Hurricane Sandy slams into Cuba

YoopyaOct 25, 20120

(Reuters) – Hurricane Sandy, strengthening rapidly after crossing the warm Caribbean Sea, slammed into southeastern Cuba early on Thursday with 110 mph winds that cut power and

Cuba’s eclectic architecture

YoopyaOct 24, 2012June 19, 20230

Cuba’s architecture — rather like its music — is an eclectic mixture that over time has assimilated various outside influences to create strikingly unique cityscapes

Cuba’s Fidel Castro attacks ‘lies’ about his health

YoopyaOct 22, 20120

Cuba’s revolutionary former leader Fidel Castro has written a strongly-worded article condemning persistent rumours that he is on his death bed. The 86-year-old attacked international

Cuba struggles with foreign investment, growth

YoopyaSep 8, 20120

(Reuters) – Cuba’s failure to encourage more foreign investment is crippling its economic performance and putting its goal of sustainable growth in danger unless changes

Tropical Storm Isaac lashes Cuba, with Florida Keys in sights

YoopyaAug 26, 2012August 26, 20120

(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Isaac, back over warm ocean waters, lashed Cuba with winds and rain as it swept toward the Florida Keys, where it was

Fidel Castro Turns 86, Maintains Silence

YoopyaAug 14, 20120

Today marks the 86th birthday of Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary and decades-long leader of the Caribbean country. Castro has maintained silence and stayed out