The Cuban election system is different from all others that exist around the world, and is young institutionally. Established in the 1976 Constitution, which took effect on February 24 that year, the People's Power structure has been in place for more than 40 years.

President Raul Castro hosted in Havana a delegation from the United States Congress led by Democratic Senator from Vermont, Patrick Leahy.

Havana Club Internacional S. A. (HCI) will present a new rum named Tributo 2018 at the XX Festival del Habano, which will be held in Havana from February 26 through March 2.

During a meeting of U.S. congresspeople with officials of the Cuban Foreign Ministry, Cuba reiterated on Monday that there is no evidence of the alleged sonic attacks against U.S. diplomats in Cuba.