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Cuban Honey, Sweet for Export and Bitter for Nationals

“A few years ago, honey was found in stores that sold merchandise in pesos, but it disappeared with the economic reforms,” laments Lola…

Greg Rothschild from the United States took our photo of the day: “The Scientist Cat”, in Havana, Cuba.

This forecast week the days will be partly cloudy with some showers mainly until Sunday. Highs will be between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82 F).

The economic reform didn’t bring about the desired result, thus changes have had to be made which the Government has called “rectification”.

Foreign currency prices – as well as the Cuban magnetic card currency (MLC) – have shot up on Cuba’s illicit market in recent weeks.

This photographic project tires to explain what it means for migrants to have a little piece of homeland, even if it’s fleeting. (26 pictures)

Irina Pino from Cuba took our photo of the day: “The House of Luis Manuel Otero”, in Havana, Cuba.

Several job announcements posted on the US Embassy website in Havana renew expectations for a reopening of consular services on the island.

Near the coast, you can only hear the sea. There aren’t any cars. There aren’t any people. People are standing in line. (15 pictures)

Our photo of the day: “Sunset in Gibara, Holguin, Cuba” was taken by Andrew Brant form the UK.