Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

The Hotel Nacional of Havana, Cuba

I visited the Hotel Nacional during the government of James Carter, who strengthened ties between Cuba and the USA. (34 photos)

Highs will be between 32 and 34ºC (90 and 93°F), while lows between 22 and 25ºC (72 and 77°F). Sea surface temperature will be 28ºC (82°F).

Cuban society, like many others in the Americas, carries a set of racial stereotypes that profoundly affect the lives of African descendants.

Jose Marti is someone whom most people born in Cuba feel respect for. He died under fire from Spanish colonial troops on May 19, 1895.

Peggy Shand from Canada took our photo of the day: “Heaven Is Under Our Feet and Over Our Heads”, in Bartolome Maso, Cuba

Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Today’s featured band is Jarabe De Palo from Spain with a video clip of the song “La Flaca”, title track of their first album (1996).

On the roadside in Havana, private kiosks sell California garlic, Mexican watermelons, Turkish charcoal, and much more.

“It’s not only taking away properties, it’s erasing all legal traces of them. They’re stripped of their nationality, pensions & civic records”

The dictatorship claims the reform will not be retroactive and not affect those who already have “dual or triple nationality” before 2026.