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Letter from Fidel to Maduro

English language version of the letter sent by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as published by the Cubaminrex Web site on March 10:

The Real Fuerza Castle

Following the destruction in 1555, by French corsair Jacques de Sores, of the first and only fortress in Havana at the time, La Fuerza, the need for a more spacious and solid fortification was recognized.

Ecce Cuba: A Cuban Culture event in Rome

The Ecce Cuba event is being presented until June 8 at the Instituto Cervantes in Rome, organized by the Cuban Embassy to Italy with the collaboration of that prestigious cultural institution. The program of Ecce Cuba includes a group of artistic and literary actions plus activities related to Cuban traditions and ways of living.