Big Tobacco Crop Loss in Pinar del Rio, Cuba from Blackouts
Consolación del Sur municipal officials complain that part of the crops have been ruined due to lack of irrigation.
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Cuba’s Omnipresent Busts of Jose Marti
Wherever I go, whether a cultural institution, business, school, building entrance, or even just along a sidewalk, there he is. (16 photos)
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Housing Construction in Cuba Advances at a Snail’s Pace
“Here in the area I know, I haven’t seen any progress anywhere. I see the same poverty, the same dignity. Nothing has been done here…”
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Cuban Journalist Threatened after Refusing Police Summons
Cuban authorities must end their intimidation of two community-media journalists, Amanecer Habanero director Yunia Figueredo and her husband
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Blackout for “The Little Prince” Show for Kids in Matanzas
Some neighborhoods in Matanzas, Cuba barely suffer any outages, while others live among candles and silent refrigerators.
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Havana Weather for June 26 to July 2
Highs will range between 31 and 35°C (88 to 95°F) and lows between 22 and 25°C (72 to 77°F). Sea surface temperature will be 28°C (82°F).
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What the Wind Brings Us
How many times throughout history has a similar force, little known and unexpected, shaken the social foundations of a country?
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“Cubans Are Physically & Mentally Exhausted by Blackouts”
The music goes out at the Cuban Art Factory and the Coppelia Ice Cream Parlor closes because the ice cream is melted.
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Times Change, Even in Cuba
A long time ago, a psychologist friend advised me that, in moments of powerlessness I should go to a shooting range.
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What’s Going On with My Dollars in Cuba
I don’t recommend that anyone keep their dollars in a Cuban bank. And believe me, I have my reasons. Let me explain…
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