We feature US artists Eddie Harris on saxophone and Les McCann vocals and piano with “Compared to What” performed live at the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival. The post Eddie Harris & Les McCann – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

CSIS experts explore five possible scenarios, ranging from continued pressure without direct intervention to more extreme options... The post Plans the United States Government Weighs for Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

On behalf of our writers, photographers, editors and other contributors I want to thank you for your participation in our HT reader survey. The post What the Havana Times Reader Survey Revealed appeared first on Havana Times.

“It feels a bit lackluster,” my friend Jimmy remarked regarding the World Cup atmosphere in the United States. The post Soccer and Fear in the USA appeared first on Havana Times.

I’m not the kind of person who needs a manual to express herself. This is not theory—it is the reality I breathe on this island where I live. The post Cuba Is the Country They Won’t Let Me Live In appeared first on Havana Times.

With the fuel crisis, what was once a vibrant offshore industry has become a quiet struggle fought from the riverbanks. The post “Fishing Is Saving Us from Hunger” appeared first on Havana Times.

I have a very curious story for you about a father, his son, and the never ending cycle of emigration in this country. The post The Father Returns to Cuba and the Son Leaves appeared first on Havana Times.

Whenever I see buildings with some unique or unusual feature, I immediately start taking pictures. (12 fotos) The post Details and Ways of Looking at Buildings appeared first on Havana Times.

The measure announced by Marco Rubio comes after news emerged of an agreement to send 250,000 barrels of diesel and gasoline to the Island. The post USA Sanctions Cuba’s CUPET, Derailing Announced Agreement appeared first on Havana Times.

Ken Alexander from the United States took our photo of the day: "Casa Cuba," in Havana. The post Casa Cuba, Havana – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

The process could take a month before a new president is officially declared, but the challenge does not end when the vote count ends. The post Peru: The Harsh Times I Fear Are Coming appeared first on Havana Times.

Vanguard Energy, a US-based company, finalized a historic agreement in May 2026 to lease storage facilities from the Cuban government. The post Cuba to Facilitate Greater Private Fuel Imports from USA appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

Gilberto Ramírez Pinheiro from the United States took our photo of the day: "Mysterious Full Moon", in Kentucky, USA The post Mysterious Full Moon, Kentucky, USA – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

What the regime portrayed as a threat for decades is now increasingly seen by many Cubans as a possible way out of the nation's collapse. The post What People in Cuba are Thinking about a Possible US Attack? appeared first on Havana Times.

The families say they will not end the protest until they are received by United States diplomatic officials. The post Venezuela: Relatives of Political Prisoners Continue Protest appeared first on Havana Times.

I’m strolling through the central park in Holguín, my hometown. And there, casually readable on one of the benches is... The post An Afternoon Walk in the Central Park of Holguin, Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

Indi Rivero from Venezuela took our photo of the day: "Colors and Shadows", in Lara, Venezuela. The post Colors and Shadows, Lara, Venezuela – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

Cuba must not start over as if its history could be erased and rewritten under someone else’s supervision. The post Cuba Was Not a Spanish Wasteland, Nor Was It a USA Miracle appeared first on Havana Times.

In celebration of Read Caribbean Month, this book list highlights poetry, fiction, and nonfiction by Caribbean and Caribbean diaspora authors. The post Read Caribbean Month Book List appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

We feature guests Sinéad Marmion, an immigration lawyer, and Patrick Corrigan, the Northern Ireland director of Amnesty International UK. The post Live from Belfast: Major Antiracist Rally Held appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, June 15, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Monday, June 15, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

As a circus tent rises beside Havana's Revolution Square, blackouts and urban decay deepen Cubans’ isolation. The post A Circus in Front of Power, a City Growing Ever More Alone appeared first on Havana Times.

We feature Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel with the Venezuelan Simon Bolivar Youth Symphonic Orchestra performing Mambo. (2008) The post Gustavo Dudamel – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

“There is widespread fear,” and it is “cruel” to leave young people without a career, say healthcare workers and affected medical students. The post Nicaraguan Medical Students Expelled and Doctors Threatened appeared first on Havana Times.

The Florida-based company cited the “operational restrictions” created by Washington’s decision to sanction Cupet. The post Vanguard Suspends Shipment of 250,000 Barrels to Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

The crime against Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera in Nicaragua marks the seventh political prisoner to die in state custody since 2019. The post Nicaragua: They Kill, Attend the Wake and Kidnap the Dead! appeared first on Havana Times.

There is a house in Havana where people still talk about poetry during blackouts. It is not a library, nor a university, nor a cultural center. Just an ordinary house. The post Literature Lives Here appeared first on Havana Times.

I am fully aware that just because I went through all this trouble, doesn't mean it will actually allow me to travel. The post I Have My Passport! appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Thursday, June 11, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

The crisis has generated a devastating domino effect in the communities surrounding the Varadero peninsula. The post Hotel Workers: Main Victims of the Tourism Debacle in Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

A few days ago, a friend asked me why I had used the word exile in an article I published in a Latin American magazine. It made me think. The post Cuba, the Country We Still Carry with Us appeared first on Havana Times.

Lylla Younes, an investigative journalist based in Beirut, says President Trump’s claims that he wants peace with Iran are “absurd”... The post Lylla Younes on Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing of South Lebanon appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Tuesday, June 9, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

The earthquake’s epicenter was located at sea, 110 kilometers from Mantua, in Pinar del Río. It was felt throughout western Cuba. The post A 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Western Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, June 6, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Monday, June 6, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick pointed to the “ongoing political and economic uncertainty” in the country. The post Air Canada, WestJet Indefinitely Halt Service to Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

The only way to get to the Yurumanguí is to sail from Buenaventura, but you cannot simply show up and get into the community boat. The post Yurumanguireños must still fight for liberty in Colombia appeared first on Havana Times.

Miguel Diaz-Canel celebrated the general’s 95th birthday with the totalitarian slogan: “Raul is Cuba, and Cuba is untouchable!” The post Raul Castro Appears in Public with Cuba’s Top Brass appeared first on Havana Times.

In my defense, I should say that I never took so much as a pencil from another student, nor any other personal possession. The post I Was Doing Fine as Robin Hood Until… appeared first on Havana Times.

The Miskito leader and former Ortega adviser was arrested by the Army on September 14, 2024. Since then, he had been held in enforced disappearance. The post Nicaragua: Images of Political Prisoner Steadman Fagot appeared first on Havana Times.

Everyone shared brushes and even used their hands to recreate with their colors the history of this fishing village. (12 photos) The post Children Paint a Mural for Cojimar’s Anniversary appeared first on Havana Times.

Tania Libertad de Venezuela took our photo of the Day: "Day Break Before High School", in Lara, Venezuela. The post Day Break Before High School, Venezuela – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

There are many jokes—or things passed off as jokes—about the experiences Cubans have when they leave the island. The post The Challenge to Go Anywhere Here in Holguin, Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

If I had a Cuban Trump supporter and a Fidelista standing side by side, I would not know which one to save from disgrace... The post Why I Don’t Like Donald Trump appeared first on Havana Times.

I’m a Cuban from a country with no real soccer tradition, living in the land of the green-and-yellow jersey, the five-time world champion. The post How the World Cup Is Experienced in Brazil appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, June 12, 2026 The post International News Briefs for Friday, June 12, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

Today we bring you a music video by Lila Downs (Mexico) performing La Patria Madrina featuring Juanes (Colombia). (2015) The post Lila Downs – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

“The abrupt end of the school year and the precarious conditions we live in will continue feeding the ranks of child and teenage thieves.” The post The Offspring of the Crisis in Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

Highs will range between 31 and 34°C (88 to 93°F), while lows will be 21 to 23°C (70 to 73°F). Sea surface temperature will be 28°C (82°F). The post Havana Weather for June 11-17 appeared first on Havana Times.

Caribbean governments strengthen contacts with the USS Nimitz amid speculation about the vessel’s role in a possible military action against Cuba. The post US Secretary of War Expected Today at GITMO in Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

The slow movement of the weather system continues to bring heavy rains and rough seas, affecting León, Chinandega, Rivas, and Managua. The post Tropical Storm Cristina Stalls Off Nicaragua’s Coast appeared first on Havana Times.

Today we feature Peruvian artist Yma Sumac live with the Inca song Taita Inty "Hymn of the Sun Virgin" in 1950.  The post Yma Sumac – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

Nicaragua has become unpredictable. Not because of strategic audacity, but because of the arbitrariness of the power that governs it. The post Nicaragua and the Dictatorship’s Geopolitics of Isolation appeared first on Havana Times.

Demonstrations are multiplying during one of the worst weeks for Cuba’s electrical system, unable to meet more than one-third of national demand. The post Protesters Block Havana’s Vía Blanca Highway appeared first on Havana Times.

Sunday’s presidential election in Perú is still without a clear winner as their is virtual tie between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez.  The post Peru’s Presidential Elections Still Too Close to Call appeared first on Havana Times.

For millions of Cubans, GAESA was not a familiar term, before the state propaganda machine rushed to its defense this week... The post The Belt Keeps Tightening for Cubans appeared first on Havana Times.

Despite this routine operational context, naval movements in the Caribbean are often interpreted through a distinctly Cuba-centric lens. The post How to Interpret the US Naval Presence in the Caribbean appeared first on Havana Times.

We feature Colombian artist Lucio Feuillet with a video clip of his song “Baila Pegado, Baila Sueltico” filmed in Pasto, Nariño. (2025) The post Lucio Feuillet – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.