Havana, July 20 (RHC) -- After crossing the US/Mexico border on Thursday, the 23rd Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba once again challenged Washington’s economic, financial and commercial blockade of Cuba.

Havana, July 20 (RHC) -- Cuban parliamentarians are gathering in working commissions this weekend to analyze crucial issues for the country’s life and economic development, prior to the 9th Session of the Cuban National Assembly of People’s Power (Parliament) to take place July 23 and 24. Previously, the lawmakers held a plenary session to consider reports by several state entities.

Havana, July 20 (RHC)  Cuba is improving its hydraulic system with the construction of four water-transfer channels and the rehabilitation of the water-supply infrastructure in eleven cities, said the president of the Water Resources Institute Ines Maria Chapman in her report to parliamentarians on Thursday.

Havana, July 20 (RHC) -- A recently implemented credit policy has benefited nearly 50,000 citizens, who applied for credit lines to repair homes, or boost other construction projects, said the president of the Cuban Central Bank Ernesto Medina in his report to Cuban lawmakers on Thursday.

Havana, July 20 (RHC) -- Direct sales of produce to the international tourist sector has significantly grown just eight months after the initiative was implemented in an effort to increase hard currency revenues and replace imports.

Madrid, July 20, (RHC), -- Cuba’s National Rebellion Day or “26 de Julio” will be celebrated in Spain as of Friday, with demonstrations, conferences and parties taking place in several major cities in the European nation.