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havana-times2h ago

Havana Weather for April 30 to May 6th

Highs will range between 28 and 33ºC (82 and 91ºF), and lows between 20 and 24ºC (68 and 75ºF). Relative humidity will range from 65% to 95%. The post Havana Weather for April 30 to May 6th appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times11h ago

International News Briefs for Wednesday, April 29, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times1d ago

International News Briefs for Tuesday, April 28, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times2d ago

Back to My Childhood Home in Mexico City

I rang the doorbell, and—as always—no one answered over the intercom or opened the front door. I noticed the presence of a camera... The post Back to My Childhood Home in Mexico City appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times3d ago

Nicaraguan Farmers Sowing Rented Land in Costa Rica

Without land of their own, Nicaraguan farmers in Costa Rica rent plots every six months to continue the trade inherited from their parents. The post Nicaraguan Farmers Sowing Rented Land in Costa Rica appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times3d ago

The One Who Came with the Rain

In Cuba, when you are not indifferent to the abandonment of animals—so normalized—you know that pain can find you anywhere. (10 photos) The post The One Who Came with the Rain appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times5d ago

Oda Cairu – Song of the Day

Today we feature Brazilian artist Oda Cairu with the song “Espelho” released on April 18, 2026.   The post Oda Cairu – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times5d ago

International News Briefs for Friday, April 24, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now Friday, April 24, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Friday, April 24, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times6d ago

The Daily Routine in Cuba With Blackouts, Without Water

While officials speak of new pumps and rescue plans, in many Havana households the routine remains the same: waiting. The post The Daily Routine in Cuba With Blackouts, Without Water appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times6d ago

International News Briefs for Thursday, April 23, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Thursday, April 23, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times7d ago

Havana Regains Power for a Few Hours and Some Buses Run

Russian oil gives the capital a brief respite that, according to the government’s own figures, will be short-lived. The post Havana Regains Power for a Few Hours and Some Buses Run appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times7d ago

The Emergency Railway Repair Brigade of Matanzas

Their routine embodies today's Cuba: to endure, repair, sustain, even when everything around them seems at a standstill. (21 photos) The post The Emergency Railway Repair Brigade of Matanzas appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times8d ago

Havana Water Co. Admits Supply Crisis in the Capital   

The state-owned company reports 200,000 affected citizens, while the population claims the figures ignore the true impact. The post Havana Water Co. Admits Supply Crisis in the Capital    appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times8d ago

Backlighting During a Havana Blackout

A backlit photograph is obtained when the object or subject being photographed is placed between the camera and the light source. (16 photos) The post Backlighting During a Havana Blackout appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times8d ago

International News Briefs for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times9d ago

The Importance of Not Normalizing Dictatorship in Nicaragua

Rosa Maria Paya: Eight years after the April 2018 protests, a regime of terror against dissenting voices remains inside and outside Nicaragua The post The Importance of Not Normalizing Dictatorship in Nicaragua appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times9d ago

International News Briefs for Monday, April 20, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, April 20, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Monday, April 20, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times10d ago

Cuba: Life in the Neighborhood for Doctors

This neighborhood in San Jose de las Lajas was built for healthcare workers returning from international government missions. The post Cuba: Life in the Neighborhood for Doctors appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times11d ago

My Unknown Island

I remember an Austrian poet who spoke in wonder about places in Cuba that I have never seen. The post My Unknown Island appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times7h ago

Cuba’s Three Wheelers and a Lot of Bills To Pay

Electric tricycle drivers in San Jose de las Lajas face long waits, few passengers, and rising costs threatening their daily sustenance. The post Cuba’s Three Wheelers and a Lot of Bills To Pay appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times23h ago

The US Senate Gives Trump Green Light to Act on Cuba

With a vote of 47 in favor and 51 against, the initiative before the US Senate was blocked by the majority Republicans. The post The US Senate Gives Trump Green Light to Act on Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times1d ago

I Never Left Completely

I left… But not completely..Something of you remained in me... The post I Never Left Completely appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times1d ago

Dying Outside Nicaragua: The Long Road to Return Home

The repatriation of the bodies of many Nicaraguans is delayed for months due to the absence of immediate family members and lack of funds. The post Dying Outside Nicaragua: The Long Road to Return Home appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times2d ago

Guaguanco Rumba Festival in Matanzas, Cuba

The Guaguanco Rumba Festival of Matanzas was held from April 23 to 26, with broad participation from the public and artists. ( 24 photos) The post Guaguanco Rumba Festival in Matanzas, Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times4d ago

Where Power Is Really Concentrated in Cuba

Internal struggles to eliminate competitors, gain influence, or secure exclusive patronage have always been intense. The post Where Power Is Really Concentrated in Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times5d ago

Banks in Cuba: A Never-Ending Topic for Comment

One day a friend came to my house with what for us has long been good news. Her niece had sold the house she inherited from her uncle in Havana... The post Banks in Cuba: A Never-Ending Topic for Comment appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times6d ago

Cuba Needs Eight Oil Tankers Every Month

The Energy Minister tones down official optimism and continues betting on solar power to replace fuel imports. The post Cuba Needs Eight Oil Tankers Every Month appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times7d ago

Amelia Calzadilla: “The Cuban System Is Imploding”

Cuban activist Amelia Calzadilla reflects on her personal evolution, the role of civil society, and the possibilities for change in Cuba. The post Amelia Calzadilla: “The Cuban System Is Imploding” appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times7d ago

International News Briefs for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times8d ago

Peru: A nueve días, elecciones aún sin resultados

The coming scenarios depend on how much the political system can absorb the discontent stemming from the outcome of this presidential election. The post Peru: A nueve días, elecciones aún sin resultados appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times8d ago

Maria Corina Machado Should Return to Venezuela ASAP

If arrested, she will force Trump to side with democracy. And if she is not detained, she will once again place herself at center stage. The post Maria Corina Machado Should Return to Venezuela ASAP appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times8d ago

Playing for Change, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

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

havana-times9d ago

Havana Times and Our Coverage on Cuba

At times when speculation & forecasts of all kinds are circulating about possible scenarios in Cuba, we will be waiting for concrete actions. The post Havana Times and Our Coverage on Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times10d ago

Roberta Sá – Song of the Day

Today we feature the Brazilian vocalist Roberta Sa with the song “Agua Doce” recorded in September, 2025.    The post Roberta Sá – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times10d ago

Gerardo, You Are No More Cuban Than I Am

He brazenly declared that any foreigner who supports the dictatorship is more Cuban than those who advocate for Cuba’s freedom. The post Gerardo, You Are No More Cuban Than I Am appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times11d ago

Cuba Seeks to Revive Lobster Production with Vietnamese Aid

The cooperation takes place at a small lobster farm in Villa Clara, with a production of only 816 kilograms for export. The post Cuba Seeks to Revive Lobster Production with Vietnamese Aid appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times10h ago

Cuba’s Housing Crisis Multiplies Illegal Occupations

About a year ago, when she occupied it, the railroad crossing guard booth was abandoned. That is what the protagonist of this story claims... The post Cuba’s Housing Crisis Multiplies Illegal Occupations appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times1d ago

Heirs of Confiscated Properties in Cuba Refuse to Give Up

Descendants of families who had their properties confiscated by the Cuban government were interviewed about their continuing claims. The post Heirs of Confiscated Properties in Cuba Refuse to Give Up appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times1d ago

The Problems Brought by Monocultures in Central America

Sugar cane, bananas, African palm, and pineapple are among the most widespread monocultures in Central America. The post The Problems Brought by Monocultures in Central America appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times2d ago

Samara Joy – Song of the Day

Today we feature vocalist Samara Joy (USA) with a studio recording of the song You Stepped Out Of A Dream (2024). The post Samara Joy – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times2d ago

International News Briefs for Monday, April 27, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now Monday, April 27, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Monday, April 27, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times3d ago

Signatures, What For?

We will see hundreds of thousands of signatures from people who, if asked anonymously, would say they want nothing to do with this regime. The post Signatures, What For? appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times5d ago

Venezuela-USA: Maduro & Flores with Public Defenders

The criminal case against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in a Federal Court of New York has entered a critical phase. The post Venezuela-USA: Maduro & Flores with Public Defenders appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times5d ago

The Street, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Yordanka Caridad from Cuba took our photo of the day: "The Street", in Havana, Cuba. The post The Street, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times6d ago

Fatigue Barely Allows You to Enjoy the Lights On in Havana

A childhood friend assures me that this is like when the eye of the cyclone passes over us and it seems that calm has finally arrived. The post Fatigue Barely Allows You to Enjoy the Lights On in Havana appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times6d ago

Ukraine and the End of the Hungarian Economic Blockade

What happens in Budapest can alter decisions in Brussels, just as what happens in Washington, Berlin, or Paris affects the battlefield in Eastern Europe. The post Ukraine and the End of the Hungarian Economic Blockade appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times7d ago

Havana Weather Forecast for April 23-29

Highs will range between 27 and 31ºC (81 and 88ºF), and lows between 18 and 21ºC (64 and 70ºF). Relative humidity will range from 60% to 85%. The post Havana Weather Forecast for April 23-29 appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times7d ago

World Cup Mexico 2026 and the Stadium of the Disappeared

Mexico is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup even as the country has been shaken by a wave of cartel violence and revelations of mass graves. The post World Cup Mexico 2026 and the Stadium of the Disappeared appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times8d ago

Living by Our Own Efforts?

I decided to begin reading a children’s book. Not long ago, I received Zaraí and the City of I Don’t Know, by the poet and storyteller from Holguin, Luis Caisses Sanchez, The post Living by Our Own Efforts? appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times8d ago

Natalia Lafourcade – Song of the Day

Today we feature Natalia Lafourcade from Mexico with a video of the song “Maria la Curandera” released in 2024.  The post Natalia Lafourcade – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times8d ago

Amnesty Int. Denounces “Systematic Repression” in Cuba

Amnesty International has denounced the “systematic repression of dissent and of the freedom of peaceful assembly” and expression in Cuba The post Amnesty Int. Denounces “Systematic Repression” in Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times9d ago

Cuba Is Living a Filicide

While Cuba remains unchanged, we, her children, continue to die slowly—like victims of a sick Mother whom we have not yet managed to cure. The post Cuba Is Living a Filicide appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times10d ago

Mental Health in Cuba

Mental Health in Cuba is shaped by the current crisis, old prejudices, new discoveries, and pains hidden by entire families for generations. The post Mental Health in Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

havana-times11d ago

Cuban Street Vendor and His Wife Arrested for Protesting

Alexeis Serrano raised his hands making the sign for “freedom” in a narrow street in Palma Soriano; soon after he and his wife were in jail. The post Cuban Street Vendor and His Wife Arrested for Protesting appeared first on Havana Times.