YEAR XI NO 9 SEP 5, 2021 HAVANA, CUBA ISSN 2224-5707 Price: 1.00 USD / 1.20 CAN Discussion for a More Prosperous Country P. 3 Cuba-U.S.A Health & Science Caribbean U.S. and its Double Cuban Vaccines Assassination and Earthquake: Stance on Immigration. Immunize All Haiti’s Constant State of Crisis P. 4 P. 5 P. 9 2 TOURISM Tourist Attractions Trinidad’s in Wetland Manaca-Iznaga Tower By MayraPARDILLO SANCTI SPIRITUS.- Built in the 19th The tower is one of the attractions century, the emblematic Manaca- in the town of Trinidad, declared a Iznaga Tower rises as a high bell tower Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO or watchtower in the central-southern in 1988, together with Valle de los Cuban city of Trinidad. Ingenios (Valley of the Sugarcane Several legends have been woven Mills), now on hold due to COVID-19 around it, such as the bet between and awaiting better times. brothers Pedro and Alejo Iznaga, two Centuries ago, it was from the tower rich landowners that were in love where the foremen of the Manaca- with the same woman, which is why Iznaga Sugarcane Mill watched slaves’ they decided that he who built the movement and thwarted any attempt most relevant work would express his to run away, in addition to issuing fire feelings to the young lady. alarms in the sugar plantations. The legend has it that Alejo built For experts, fired clay bricks and the 45-meter high tower –some traditional mortar of lime and sand documents say it is 43.5 meters- were used in the construction, making while Pedro dug a 28-meter it very resistant to natural disasters like deep well. tornados and hurricanes. Another legend speaks about Those who have counted the steps The guests are interested in sea bottoms, scuba diving, bird watching and underwater galleries, the seven-story tower -which of this architectonic jewel say there among others. PHOTO: Prensa Latina. has an internal staircase- and the are 184 up to the top. Meanwhile, infidelity of the beautiful wife of many people appraise its usefulness, By WilfredoALAYON of mammals, fish, amphibians and reptiles such Mr. Alejo, who ordered to make deprived of any myths or legends, and as the Cuban crocodile. the monumental work to lock her maybe with some sort of ostentation. “Our guests are interested in sea bottoms, scuba up on the penultimate floor. Trinidad, the third of the seven CIENAGA DE ZAPATA.-The natural-historical diving, bird watching, underwater galleries, It is said that during her cruel towns first founded by the combination stands out as the main tourist among others, as well as the strong historical lockdown, Juana, the wife, went Spanish in Cuba and one of the attraction in this southern Cuban region, element” present in the zone, Jorge Sagarra, insane and lost her will to live, best preserved colonial cities in declared a Biosphere Reserve and a Ramsar Site Director of the Zapata Wetland’s Integral Tourist until she died. The legend has it the Caribbean and Latin America, and considered the best-preserved wetland in Group (EITCZ), told The Havana Reporter. then that the ghost of a woman withstands, together with the the insular Caribbean. The entity runs more than 400 rooms at Playa dressed in white wanders around famous Manaca-Iznaga Tower, the In April of 1961, the Zapata Wetland was scenario Girón Villa, Playa Larga Hotel and Guamá, as well the place at night. passing of time. of fierce battles that Cuban revolutionary forces as an extra hotel network that is accepted by led by Fidel Castro waged against troops of a national and foreign tourists. mercenary invasion equipped, organized and Sagarra informed that investments in the Guamá financed by the United States. and Playa Girón area are being used to build some Crushed in less than 72 hours, that mercenary 140 new rooms, a swimming pool, pedestrian attack has gone down in history as the first streets and restaurants. military defeat of U.S. imperialism on the A total of eleven certified diving sites with the American continent. necessary equipment and accessories, together That area comprises nearly 10,500 square with extremely beautiful coral reefs increase the kilometers, covering the entire northern region demand of that maritime activity, the director said. of Matanzas Province –about 180 kilometers Sagarra pointed out they develop an investment southeast of Havana- characterized by exclusively process to adds value and greater attractions to rich flora and fauna. the tourist experience in the wetland, which are That assertion is corroborated by the over 900 complemented with privately-owned rooms for varieties of plants identified there, 160 bird rent. species – of them three endemic to the region: “The firm has attractive and budget-friendly ferminia (Fermina cerverai), gallinuela de Santo offers, with biosafety protocols guaranteed for Tomás (Cyanolignas cerverai) and Cabrerito de la clients and our staff,” stressed Sagarra, who has The tower is one of the attractions in the town of Trinidad, declared a Cultural Cienaga (Zapata Sparrow)- and numerous species ten years’ experience as EITCZ director. 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Editorial:Vice President: Lianet Arias Chief Graphic Editor: Francisco González Calle E, esq. 19 No. 454, Vedado, La Habana-4, Cuba Editorial Director: Mariela Pérez Valenzuela Assistant Staff: Yaimara Portuondo Telephone: (53)7838-3496 / 7832-3578 Chief Editor: Ilsa Rodríguez Santana Advertising: René García Fax: (53)7833-3068 E-mail: [email protected] English Editor: Mitra Ghaffari Circulation: Commercial Department Translation: Dayamí Interian/ Yanely Interián Printing: Prensa Latina CUBA 3 Discussion for a More Prosperous Country By LissyRODRÍGUEZ result of local projects and visited one with potential to become a small enterprise, days after the Council of States approved that HAVANA.- The challenge to build a more concept with the objective of diversifying prosperous Cuba for all is an issue that the economy. the country’s top leadership is currently In another meeting, experts analyzed ways dealing with, prioritizing dialogue with to get rid of ties that affect state actors, representatives from all walks of life. boost foreign investment, and improve Presided over by President Miguel Díaz- accounting and training, with views to Canel, the talks revolve around a reality properly implement rules, policies and marked by the complex epidemiological measures approved by the country. situation caused by the spread of COVID-19, “The equation for the Cuban economy is the reinforcement of the U.S. economic very complex and the blockade is part of blockade and the media manipulation those difficulties; however, the blockade campaign created in Washington to disrupt is going to continue,” the president said, order on the island. while calling to overcome it. The analysis of current issues, as well as Díaz-Canel validated that point in another willingness to listen to possible solutions meeting with agricultural and livestock have been common denominators of the producers from Artemisa and Mayabeque discussions so far attended by students, Provinces, who recognized the deficiencies artists, women, religious and community they cope with to meet demands. leaders, lawyers, journalists, scientists and Meanwhile, they extolled the positive economists. impact of the measures that are boosting Developing spaces to reach consensus the sector and stimulating workers. is not a new practice of the country’s The Cuban head of State also centered his governmental strategy, as the head of attention on women because, in spite of all The Cuban president visits La Güinera neighborhood in Havana. PHOTOS: Presidency of Cuba. State has favored talks between authorities the progress made in the country in terms and the public since he took office. of women’s empowerment, some of them Addressing young students of different are still facing problems to fully exercise specialties, for whom several of these their job, achieve greater levels of equality meetings have been coordinated, Díaz-Canel and overcome gender stereotypes. analyzed how to improve management Given the importance of the juridical methods, and reiterated the idea that system for the society, workers from public employees must give explanations that sector took advantage of their to citizens. In the meantime, he praised the meeting with top leaders to reiterate role of universities students on the front line the importance of diverse opinions in of the battle against COVID-19. legislative exercises. In a meeting with journalists, emphasis was The talks reveal the commitment exists put on the need for rapid and transparent to make for Cuba’s future, as stated in the news services, mainly because, as stated by meeting with religious and ecumenical journalist Rosa Miriam Elizalde, those gaps leaders. They not only talked about how to give room for all the non-conventional war understand a complex and diverse society tactics used against the Caribbean island. but also about eliminating obstacles and It is also the Cuban authorities’ intention the need for self-criticism as well. to focus their attention on vulnerable Contrary to the vision of foreign media communities, as well as the over 60 that tries to sell the image of a country neighborhoods of the capital undergoing with its arms crossed, Cuba is developing a remodeling plan with the participation of its roadmap with the participation of all its state and private entities. citizens. In fact, the intention is to monitor In the San Isidro district, in Old Havana the topics addressed recently in future Municipality, the president praised the dialogues and set sights on other sectors.