A Man and His Dog, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day
A man and his dog, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day- By Charlie Lockwood (UK). Camera: Canon:6D Mark II
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Author: Circles Robinson
Nicaragua’s Central Bank President Is Out of Touch
After months of not showing his face, the President of the Central Bank finally appeared. Well, neither the President of the Central Bank had shown his face, nor the institution he leads provided relevant figures on the performance of the economy.
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Orwell’s 1984 through Nicaraguan Eyes
In Nicaragua, from the moment that you set foot on its warm earth, you’ll find enormous billboards with those screaming (horrible) colors and the typical Ortega government slogan: “Christian, Socialist and in Solidarity”.
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Fruko y sus Tesos (Colombia) – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Fruko y sus Tesos from Colombia with the song “El Preso” from the album “El Grande” (1975).
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Cuba to Welcome US Dollars in Some Stores to Combat Black Market
The Cuban government on Tuesday said it plans to allow selected state-controlled stores to sell products such as household appliances and car parts in US dollars, in an effort to counter the use of the currency on the black market, reports dpa news on Wednesday.
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Protests Erupt at Barcelona Airport over Sentencing of Catalan Leaders
Protests are continuing in Barcelona following the Spanish Supreme Court’s decision to sentence nine Catalan separatist leaders to prison over their role in Catalonia’s 2017 bid for independence.
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Veterans Cemetery, Tennessee, USA – Photo of the Day
Veterans Cemetery, Tennessee, USA. By Phillip Gregg (USA). Camera: Nikon D810
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Radio Panic FM Journalist Found Dead in Haiti after Threats
Haitian authorities should conduct a swift and comprehensive investigation into the killing of radio journalist Néhémie Joseph and ensure those responsible are brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
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Reader Supported Havana Times Needs Your Help
Today is the 11th birthday of Havana Times. If you appreciate our efforts and can help, please touch on the donate button.
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The Latest Economic Measures from the Cuban Government
Last week, measures to keep the economy afloat in the second semester of the year, directed at increasing exports and reducing imports, were announced by economy minister Alejandro Gil, during the special session of the National Assembly.
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