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A Line in Cuba for Cooking Oil Ends in Blows on Good Friday

Several policemen and patrol cars, blows, arguments and many, many people set the tone for a line to buy vegetable oil in Havana.

I was born in Havana’s Vedado district, but I moved in 1996. However, when I walk its streets, I realize Vedado is deeply rooted in my life.

On Sunday April 10th, the beautiful Quinta de los Molinos, was the setting of an unprecedented event on our island…

Irina Echarry from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Kissing day” in Havana, Cuba.

The highs will be between 30 & 32°C (86 & 90 F), and the lows at 22/23°C (72 & 73 F). The sea surface temperature will be 27°C (81 F).

The protagonist of this story recently went out to explore stores in her neighborhood in search of batteries for her TV remote control.

Abel Lescay was arrested at home –from where he was removed naked– on July 12th and was tortured and threatened with death for six days.

Chris VanHoecke from the United States took our photo of the day: “Just Hang on I’m On My Break, in Havana, Cuba,.

“The majority of us here are independent protectors and we seek to raise people’s awareness about looking after animals.”

The photographs in the El Toque contest had to be unedited, original works, and linked to aging, caring and elderly rights in Cuba.