Scofield Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) Transportation revitalization bill passedBy Alfonso Faria Published: July 7, 2013 MNN, Havana - The Sovereign Assembly voted to authorize over $500,000 over the next three years to revitalize Havana's public transportation system. Citing reports from a Council of Ministers meeting in the capital, the Public Transportation Improvement Law aims to bring Havana's roads, streets, railways, maglevs, and other venues to "high standards." The Act also seeks to encourage public use of bicycle as to increase "citizen mobility", nationalize inefficient transportation companies, incentivize other companies to further the system, crack down on fare payment evasion and theft, among others.Defense budget triples, army doubles in sizeBy Suzanne Malave Published July 7, 2013 MNN, Havana - A defense spending bill was recently passed through the Sovereign Assembly, tripling the military budget for FY 2014. Proportionally, the size of the armed forces, Sovereign Army of Havana, is to increase from 10,000 to 20,000 soldiers and personnel, beginning in 2014. Provisions calling for the establishment of an air force and navy have been pruned from the finalized bill, much to the disappointment and even fury of several Assembly members; Havana will have to rely on its Hudson Bay neighbor for the time being. Edited July 11, 2013 by Scofield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scofield Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Republican Guard establishedBy Suzanne Malave Published: July 18, 2013 MNN, Havana - President Raul Hernandez signed a special executive order establishing the Republican Guard (RG). To consist of a thousand soldiers and personnel, the RG is tasked with protecting the President, his/her family and relatives, government officials, and designated individuals; safeguarding government and designated buildings in the Sovereign Republic; serve as a honor guard for visiting foreign leaders, dignitaries, and officials, and represent the Republic in international events; provide support to law enforcement under specific circumstances; and serve as the first line of defense in times of war. The RG will report to the Secretary of the Interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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