Fidel Castro: Cuba Economy Stable
While speaking at the 15th anniversary of the Central Computer and Electronics Palace, Cuban President Fidel Castro asserted the island is on solid bases in different fields.

"Our people will be surprised about the Energy Revolution´s speed and the economic resources it will provide," Fidel said, noting that energy generation grows at 80,000 kW per week and the battle against power shortage is succeeding.

By the beginning of 2006, the statesman assured, the Cuban energy revolution was a decisive fight from which useful lessons could be derived.

That program, emerging from serious energy problems in 2004, was constantly analyzed, along with the experience of dealing with hurricanes, and has enabled acquisition of safer and more efficient generators, which are strategically combined with engines.

Fidel Castro also referred to education and health achievements, emphasizing the work at the Latin American School of Medicine where over 12,000 young people from Latin America, Caribbean and the US are studying.

"The efforts there have allowed us to send doctors where needed, such Pakistan or Guatemala," he explained.

He added that medical staff could have even aided Hurricane Katrina victims if Washington´s egoism and arrogance allowed it.

During the ceremony, where 300 Youth Computer and Electronics Clubs were opened, the head of state stressed the importance of that branch for social development.

He reminded of the nation´s steps since that movement was created in 1897, highlighting the new technological socialization with projects for children, youths, the elderly and disabled people and the production of educational multimedia and websites.

Opened by Fidel Castro March 7, 1991, the Central Computer and Electronics Palace has graduated more than 18,000 students, including blind people.