Miyar Barrueco, who was minister of science, technology and environment, Granma reported.

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In fact, just this summer, within the past few weeks, the Cuban newspaper Granma, has carried major, major coverage of Raul - lauding him, praising him.

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Hurricane watches were posted for much of western Cuba, and a tropical storm warning was in effect for the southeastern Cuban province of Granma.

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Fernadnez and Miyar were assigned to other government posts, Granma said.

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The statement was published in the official newspaper, Granma.

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While in the rest of the country little has been said in the official press about the cholera, in Granma province, the site of the outbreak, residents are now shown a nightly program on how to prevent infection.

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