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Colombia, FARC Peace Talks and Conflict News 2014: Rebels Confirm Holding of Colombia Army General, 2 Others as Prisoners

President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos, canceled peace talks Monday with the country's main rebel group because he says they are holding an army general and two other people captive.

Latin American Political News: Colombian Peace Talks Continue as FARC Admits Responsibility

By Paola Hernández
Colombian rebel group FARC makes its first admission of culpability ever but also says the U.S. should acknowledge its role in the conflict.

Cuba Embargo News and Debate 2014: Expert Suggests Hillary Clinton Be President to End 'Abnormal' Relationship With Communist Country

By Paola Hernández
In a Wednesday panel discussion at the Cuban Interests Section, experts from both Washington and Havana discussed the benefits of lifting the embargo the United States has Cuba.

New Havana, Cuba Restaurant Serves Soviet Russia Food, Traditions: Celebrates Link Between Communist Island and Soviet Union

By Paola Hernández
On Friday, restaurateurs opened a private restaurant in Havana, Cuba with food and traditions from Soviet-era Russia.

World Health Organization, Cuba: WHO Praises Efforts and Contributions to Health Education and Prevention

By Paola Hernández
Despite the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba, US medics-in-training use the country as a training base, and it is recognized as a highly successful country - and and example for other countries- in its ability to educate and promote prevention.

Vladimir Putin Travels to Latin America to Bolster Ties With Cuba, Argentina

By Paola Hernández
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Latin America this week to strengthen ties in the region.

Two US Women Held in Cuba Jail After Traveling From Miami, Florida, One Has Disability, 'Mind Capacity of a 12 to 15-Year-Old'

By Paola Hernández
A woman from South Florida and her travel partner are being detained in a Cuban jail on accusations of smuggling synthetic marijuana through the Havana airport on Saturday.

Buena Vista Social Club to Disband After Farewell Tour: Iconic 'Chan Chan' Singers to Hold Final Performance in Havana, Cuba

By Paola Hernández
Buena Vista Social Club has announced its last tour. The legendary Cuban band will call it quits next year after two decades of making music.

History of the Mojito: How Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Cuban Drink Became an Artisanal Latin Staple

By Paola Hernández
"A mojito is one of Cuba's oldest cocktails — it comes from the African word mojo, which means to place a little spell." — The Havana Journal. As history has shown, a spell has indeed been cast.
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