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Bloc leaders celebrate 10 progressive years

THE progressive Alba regional economic and diplomatic bloc marked its 10th anniversary on Sunday.

Presidents Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela, Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua and Evo Morales of Bolivia joined Cuban President Raul Castro for the festivities in Havana, where the group was founded.

Foreign ministers from other member countries also attended the gathering.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
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