Without water, without electricity and with very few tourists, many hotels have closed their doors and laid off thousands of workers. The post Varadero, Cuba a Dead Resort City appeared first on Havana Times.

As the US increases pressure on Cuba, a Castro known as 'the Crab' is making public appearances, a development that analysts say holds significant implications.

Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.

Demonstrations broke out in Morón, Ciego de Ávila, on the night of March 13, 2026. Social media posts provide a glimpse of what happened. The post Communist Party Headquarters Sacked in Moron, Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

Latin America’s left saw Cuba as its lodestar. Now leaders across the spectrum are hesitant to aid a nation in the Trump administration’s cross hairs.

“It may be a friendly takeover, it may not be a friendly takeover,” Mr. Trump said; he added that he and Mr. Rubio would focus on that goal after the war with Iran

Donald Trump's proposed plan for Cuba suggests a relationship where the United States would act as the island's patron.

Cuba's president confirmed the talks in a national broadcast as the country also said it would release 51 prisoners in "goodwill" gesture.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed talks with the US to seek solutions to “bilateral differences”.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed ongoing talks with the United States, stating their purpose is to evaluate both sides' willingness to undertake actions beneficial to their respective peoples.

The Cuban president announced that recent talks have been held with the United States aimed at resolving long-standing differences between the two nations.

The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

Facing a severe energy crisis and growing public protests, the Cuban government has for the first time acknowledged engaging in negotiations with the Trump administration.

Cuba's foreign minister has engaged in discussions with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, signaling diplomatic engagements between the nations.

In the house of the cobbler who mends shoes there is a small pink sign that says: “Thank you for your love"... (9 photos) The post The Cobbler appeared first on Havana Times.

Caribbean islands are collectively seeking $200 million to fund a regional initiative aimed at boosting biodiversity conservation efforts across the area.

Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets  AP News

Ian Tait from Scotland took our photo of the day: "Hanging by a Thread", in Cienfuegos, Cuba. The post Hanging by a Thread, Cienfuegos, Cuba – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

UN deeply concerned at deteriorating situation in Cuba  Jamaica Gleaner

The Jamaican Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it began approaching Cuba last July and has received no response. The post Cuba Pulls Doctors from Jamaica Over New Conditions appeared first on Havana Times.

Many Cubans, exemplified by a woman named Yeya, are struggling to obtain basic necessities like water, electricity, food, and medicine amidst widespread shortages.

Pool C action continues Sunday at the Tokyo Dome as Japan faces Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with the defending champions looking to stay perfect in front of the home crowd. MORE: Official USA World Baseball Classic 2026…

Cuba is experiencing severe hardship and a crisis reminiscent of the fall of the USSR, as the Trump administration chokes off oil imports to the communist nation.

The only thing working in Raul Castro’s favor is that he is 94 years old and justice in the USA tends to move slowly. The post Could Cuba’s Raul Castro Be Wanted and Captured? appeared first on Havana Times.

A US pressure campaign, including an oil blockade, has strained the Caribbean country's ageing energy infrastructure.

Cuba has voiced concern for its students who are on scholarship in Jamaica, following Jamaica's decision to end a medical cooperation program.

DOJ Official Pushes for Cases Against Cuban Leaders, as Trump Eyes Regime Change  WSJ

Cubans took to the streets in the city of Moron on Saturday to protest worsening economic conditions since the US oil blockade.

Authorities say a local communist party office was lit on fire during rare antigovernment demonstration on the island.

Cuba's government has begun releasing prisoners and confirmed it has been holding talks with the US, as officials seek solutions amidst a severe energy crisis on the island.

Ten anti-Communist militants from fringe groups, who sailed from the Florida Keys on a mission to Cuba, ended up in a gunfight off Cuban shores.

A handful of young content creators on the island have found a degree of freedom online.

Cuba confirmed talks with the Trump administration amid economic crisis following Venezuela oil cutoff as President Miguel Díaz-Canel cites aim to resolve differences.

For the first time, Cuba has confirmed ongoing talks with the United States as the island nation grapples with severe energy and economic crises.

Cuba's President confirmed discussions with the United States to find solutions to an energy blockade, while emphasizing the need for respect for Havana's sovereignty.

The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

The Cuban president is scheduled to address the media, facing significant pressure from an ongoing economic crisis and the policies of the Trump administration.

Cuba announces the release of 51 prisoners, with its president expected to make a statement, amidst ongoing tensions with the United States.

Researchers have discovered stunning unknown marine creatures and corals in the Caribbean Sea. For six weeks, they worked non-stop using specialized equipment capable of withstanding immense water pressure at depths of up to 6,000 meters.

We’ve known each other since I was a teenager. But this was the first time I had ever been to her house. The post The Bad Habit of Being Suspicious of Your Friends appeared first on Havana Times.

Reports suggest that the United States may be engaging with high-level Cuban power brokers, with President Trump indicating talks to defuse tensions and address Cuba's economic crisis.

“Only those residents who receive it by gravity will have water,” says an employee. The post Havana to Stop Pumping Water for at Least Two Days appeared first on Havana Times.

During a March 9, 2026 Twitch livestream, Hasan Piker said he invited Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. to join the upcoming Nuestra America Flotilla trip, but the YouTuber did not respond.

Widespread discontent in Cuba is manifesting through pot-banging protests and student assemblies, fueled by constant blackouts, chronic poverty, and the exacerbating effects of Trump’s energy blockade.

Cuban activist Rosa María Payá has directly appealed to Donald Trump for support in ending communist rule in Cuba, as the nation faces severe humanitarian challenges including blackouts and food shortages.

President Trump has reiterated his threat of a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, following previous suggestions of focusing his administration's attention on Havana as the country faces a deepening fuel crisis.

Monday's World Baseball Classic game between Puerto Rico and Cuba is delayed. Here's what you need to know.

The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) hosted a lecture where a Cuban diplomat discussed Cuba's experience in science, innovation, and international cooperation, advocating for deeper ties with Kerala.

In Cuba, the humanitarian crisis is "worsening day by day"  Seneweb

A few days ago while I was walking, I heard mournful howls. I then realized they were coming from a dog lying in a flowerbed beneath a tree. The post Goodbye, Crazy appeared first on Havana Times.

‘Unfinished business’: Why Trump is squeezing Cuba  SMH.com.au

Reports indicate that President Trump's policies are severely impacting Cuba, with the country's citizens expressing that they 'can't take it anymore' under the pressure.

A DOJ official is advocating for legal cases against Cuban leaders, aligning with the Trump administration's focus on potential regime change in Cuba.

Cuban protesters reportedly ransacked a Communist office as the country's energy crisis deepens, indicating growing unrest and dissatisfaction.

Protesters in Cuba ransacked a Communist Party office as discontent grows over severe energy shortages, rolling blackouts, and scarcity of food, fuel, and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.

Anti-government protesters in Cuba sparked an outbreak of violence amid worsening blackouts and food shortages.

Anti-government protesters in northern Cuba attacked a Communist party office, a rare public dissent triggered by worsening blackouts exacerbated by a US oil blockade.

The Cuban leader has confirmed that historic talks are underway with the United States, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic relations.

The Cuban government, which has so far outlasted 13 U.S. presidents, faces its gravest challenge yet. Images from The New York Times and others record nearly seven decades of political turmoil, economic crises and small moments of ordinary life.

Cuba is facing severe fuel shortages that are paralyzing its economy, while the United States is leveraging the situation by incentivizing the island’s private sector.

The mother of a Cuban YouTuber has reportedly been threatened with a five-year prison sentence, prompting the Inter American Press Association to denounce the harassment of independent journalists and their relatives in Cuba.

Cuba says FBI to help investigate speedboat incursion by Cuban exiles  The Straits Times

Cuba's president has confirmed ongoing discussions with the United States, cautioning that reaching an agreement will be a lengthy process as the Caribbean nation faces a deepening economic crisis.

Reports indicate that former President Trump's proposed plan for Cuba would position the United States as the island nation's patron, suggesting a significant shift in US-Cuba relations.

Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday that officials held recent talks with the US aiming to resolve "differences" between the two countries.

The Cuban president is scheduled to address the media, facing significant pressure from an ongoing economic crisis and the policies of the Trump administration.

When Yasser Castellanos made this graffiti at a bus stop in Alamar in 2006, I wrote a few words on the ground about waiting. The post The Waiting of Cubans appeared first on Havana Times.

I cannot remember a single moment of my life in Havana when water has not been a concern. Living in this city includes water anxiety.

The Cigar Association of Canada says the industry has been facing supply pressures globally over the past several years, with the current fuel shortages in Cuba adding further strain.

While the Middle East conflict continues, Cuban exiles in South Florida are closely observing and anticipating when the U.S. administration will shift its focus to Cuba, hoping for actions that could lead to rebuilding their home country.

As the energy crisis worsens, telecommunications have also become limited on the island.

The virtual closure of the USA to Cubans has not stopped people from leaving the country, it has simply redirected their destinations. The post Most Young Professionals See No Future Staying in Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

While Cubans have expressed frustration over lengthy power blackouts, a repeat of the mass 2021 protests seems unlikely due to the government's violent repression then.

The victory secured Puerto Rico the first ticket from the group to the quarterfinals and left Cuba with no margin for error. The post Cuba Falls to Puerto Rico Faces Canada on Wednesday appeared…

Havana Syndrome has a potential culprit  The Observer

Students at Havana University have staged a sit-in protest as Cuba's severe energy crisis leads to class cancellations and disruptions.

Cuba is experiencing an apocalyptic state marked by widespread fires, burning garbage, and pot-banging protests, indicating significant social unrest and environmental issues.

We might be like those musicians on the Titanic who, as shown in the film, kept playing until the very last moment while the ship was sinking. The post A Place in Holguin, Cuba to Celebrate Life appeared first on Havana Times.

Spectacular images have revealed newly discovered underwater mountain ranges, golden coral formations, and previously unseen sea creatures off the coast of Caribbean islands.

There have been protests in darkness in Cuba, as thousands of people still remain without electricity after a blackout.

A Department of Justice official is advocating for legal cases against Cuban leaders, aligning with former President Trump's interest in regime change.