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IV Conference on The Nation and Emigration closes in Cuba
November 20 |
The IV Conference The Nation and Emigration was closed this Sunday at the Palace of Conventions in Havana, capital of Cuba, with the presence of the president of that country, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
During the two-day meeting, the perspectives of Cuba’s relations with its nationals living abroad, culture as a distinctive element, as well as the necessary processes in the interaction such as the socioeconomic development of the nation, investments, social communication and technology were discussed.
In his speech, the Cuban president said that the basis of Cuba’s policy in this area was established during the dialogue with its nationals living abroad that took place in 1978, led by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, and since then, progress, strengthening and diversification of ties between the parties have been achieved.
He also thanked the solidarity and support of the residents abroad, offered to the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the U.S. blockade was tightened, and urged Cubans living in different parts of the world to promote culture and history.
Referring to the 1978 meeting, he said that those present “were challenged to face the threats and violence coming from the opponents of dialogue, who had and still have the support of the U.S. government, whose policy against Cuba has changed little or almost nothing in so many years”.
“Today we are in a very different moment, the world in which we live has changed, our own country is deepening its transformation process, the presence of Cubans living outside the country is much more numerous and varied, and is settled in different parts of the world,” said the Cuban President.
He reiterated the willingness of the Cuban government “to continue developing a frank and broad dialogue, based on mutual respect and the defense of the homeland. Today as yesterday, with the commitment of not relenting in the battle to put an end to the genocidal blockade that has caused so many shortages, pain and fracture in the Cuban family, the blockade imposed against our people”.
The meeting was held in the presence of the Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Party, Roberto Morales Ojeda, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and Deputy Prime Ministers Inés María Chapman and Jorge Luis Perdomo Di-lella.
The two-day meeting was attended by 367 Cuban citizens residing in 57 nations and representatives of state, government and social organizations and institutions.
International
U.S. strike in Caribbean kills three suspected drug traffickers
A U.S. strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean killed three people on Saturday, according to Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, marking the latest in a series of attacks in international waters.
The United States has deployed ships to the Caribbean and sent fighter jets to Puerto Rico as part of a large military force that Washington says is aimed at curbing drug trafficking.
“This vessel, like all the others, was known to our intelligence for being involved in illicit narcotics smuggling,” Hegseth stated on X. “Three narcoterrorists were aboard the vessel during the attack, which took place in international waters,” he added.
Experts argue that the attacks, which began in early September, amount to extrajudicial executions, even if the targets are known traffickers.
Washington has yet to publicly provide evidence that the targeted individuals were actively smuggling drugs or posed a threat to the United States.
Hegseth said the U.S. would continue “hunting… and killing” suspected traffickers. He also shared video footage of the strike, showing the vessel being hit and engulfed in flames. As in previous videos, sections of the ship were blurred, making it impossible to verify the number of people on board.
The United Nations called on Friday for Washington to halt its attacks.
International
At least 23 killed in Sonora supermarket blast, including minors
At least 23 people were killed and 11 others injured in an explosion at a supermarket in Hermosillo, in the northern Mexican state of Sonora, local authorities reported on Saturday.
“So far, there are 23 confirmed deaths and 11 injured, including minors,” said Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo in a video message. He added that the injured are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the city.
“I have ordered a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the causes of the incident and assign responsibility where appropriate,” Durazo said.
The explosion occurred at a Waldo’s store in downtown Hermosillo. Local authorities confirmed that the incident was not an attack nor related to any violent act against civilians.
Meanwhile, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences on X, offering sympathy to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.
International
Floods in Central Vietnam leave 28 dead, thousands displaced
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in central Vietnam has risen to 28, with six people reported missing and 43 injured, local newspaper VnExpress reported Friday night.
More than 22,100 homes remain flooded, primarily in the cities of Hue and Da Nang. Floods and landslides have destroyed or swept away 91 houses and damaged another 181, the report added.
Around 245,000 households are still without electricity, particularly in Da Nang, where over 225,000 homes are affected.
Additionally, 80 stretches of national highways are blocked or disrupted due to landslides. Authorities expect the flooding to continue for another day or two in the region.
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