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The Cuban ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Juan Antonio Quintanilla, rejected at the Human Rights Council the bias and the use of unconfirmed sources in the mechanisms and special procedures to address the topic.
In the continuation of the activitities of the 51st Sesion of the Council, the diplomat intervened in an interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, in which he insisted on the need for objective action and without preconceived results.
The Tax Payment Facilitation Office (OFA) today favors the execution of procedures virtually for the population, a fact that constitutes an achievement in the computerization process in Cuba.
One of the officials responsible for the OFA, Eugenio Fernando Acosta, told Prensa Latina that there are already 50 services that even include electronic commerce.
Through the digital self-service stations, people express complaints, opinions and suggestions, while they can contract different services with local and central authorities, he pointed out.
Cuba on Friday prepares the dynamic test for the referendum on the Family Code, a vote that will define the total validity of the law approved by the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) in July.
National Electoral Council president Alina Balseiro explained on television that all systems that should work on September 25, when the popular vote will take place, will be checked on September 18.
The United Nations General Assembly will again consider the draft resolution calling for an end to the U.S. blockade of Cuba.
The island's Foreign Relations minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, announced in a tweet Thursday that for the 30th time, the top UN body will discuss the text on November 2 and 3.
In a video that accompanied the announcement, the Cuban foreign minister recalled that the government of that country persists in ignoring the claim of the international community and has tightened the blockade to unprecedented levels.
Cuba is more than willing to sit down and open a dialogue with the United States to foster mutually beneficial ties, Ambassador Pedro Luis Pedroso said during a conference today.
September 15, 2022
CDT00:47 (GMT) -0400
Published by: Elsy Fors Garzon
Priority issues in Cuba were discussed on Monday at a meeting headed by President Miguel Díaz-Canel with the governors of all the country's provinces.
At the Palace of the Revolution meeting, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero discussed the upcoming referendum on September 25, in which electors will vote for the approval or rejection of the Family Code, a law considered of extraordinary importance for the development of society.
Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Juan Antonio Quintanilla, called Tuesday for the fight against politicization and selectivity and adherence to impartiality and universality to be prioritized in the area of human rights.
Speaking at the debates of the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the diplomat welcomed the appointment of Volker Türk as the new High Commissioner, wished him success in his duties, and ratified the Caribbean island's willingness to cooperate and dialogue based on mutual respect.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated the newly elected President of Kenya, William Ruto, and wished him success in his new responsibilities.
On Twitter, the Cuban head of state reiterated the willingness to continue expanding relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and peoples.
Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez also congratulated the new ruler of the African nation, who became President after serving as vice president for ten years.
Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, highlighted the potential for developing economic relations with Caribbean and African countries during the Afro-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum.
As reported by the Procuba site on Twitter, the head of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment represented the Caribbean island state in the event's first edition, held in Barbados from September 1-3.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel called here today to develop the culture of scientific research in social, economic and social areas in each municipality of the country.
The Cuban president today presided over the analysis of the management of the Government of the municipality of Camajuaní in the central Cuban province of Villa Clara, in relation to science, technology and innovation through local development.
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