Cuban State Security Mobilizes to Prevent a Protest
Several artists and journalists were detained on July 7th to prevent a protest in solidarity with jailed artist Hamlet Lavastida.
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Covid Surge in Cuba Appears Out of Control
In Matanzas and Cardenas, the two main cities near the famous Varadero resort, hospitals are reportedly overflowing with sick patients.
Cuba Nearly Without Medicines: What Can We do?
The enormous crisis caused by the current lack of medicine in Cuba is affecting almost all our people. Essential products go totally missing.
Havana Weather for July 8-14
Here is our 7-day weather forecast for the Cuban capital. Expect warm days with some isolated afternoon showers. Generally good weather.
Why Are Covid-19 Cases Soaring in Matanzas?
In late June, Matanzas province saw a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. It is now the province with the most new cases far surpassing Havana.
Elsa Hit Cuba Amid Pandemic Surge
As Elsa began to move away from different provinces and the situation became safe, recovery efforts began, including on electricity failures.
Cuba Changing Rules for Covid-19 Testing & Isolation
Starting in Matanzas, the Health Ministry will consider as Covid-19 positive any patient with symptoms who tests positive in an antigen test.
Havana’s “Sevillano” Neighborhood in Pictures
The quiet residential neighborhood made up mainly of houses built in the 1950s is relatively well preserved. See the 30 photos…
The Reality Behind Cuba’s Health Propaganda
Cuba, one of the countries that successfully navigated the first wave of the pandemic, is now taking a beating in the most recent spike.
Sierra Maestra Terminal, Havana – Photo of the Day
Renwin Jacob of Trinidad and Tobago took the photo of the day: “The Sierra Maestra Port Terminal” in Havana, Cuba, using his Canon 60 camera.