Luis Manuel Otero & Kidnapped Art (Cartoons)
This episode stems from an illegal search and theft at the artist’s home by Police and State Security agents. Everything was recorded.
Cuba
Cuba’s Everyday Brutalism
I like the word “brutal”. I like how it sounds, its multiple meanings, as well as its precision, in every context that it’s used in.
Pure Cuban Coffee – Photo of the Day
Greg Rothschilld from the United States took our photo of the day: “Pure Cuban Coffee” in the Sierra Maestra. He used his camera: Fuji XT-2.
Luis Manuel Otero and a Flawless Government
“I think about the moral poverty of the government who cornered Luis Manuel and pushed him to his limit. Now they’re keeping him isolated…”
Dancing on the Beach, Cuba – Photo of the Day
Our reader John Morris from the United States took our photo of the day: “Dancing on the beach” in Havana, Cuba. He used his Fuji FX1 camera.
Cuban Beekeeper Denounces Loss of ‘Tons of Honey’
After months of intense work, the lack of fuel caused the loss of tons of honey in his fields in the municipality of Perico, Matanzas. Why?
Palma Beer, Where Is it Produced and Who Sells it?
The drink’s design is so similar to Cristal beer that one might think they are drinking the Cuban beer that is exported to European countries
Laundry Day in Havana – Photo of the Day
Stephen Catchpole from B.C. Canada took our photo of the day: “Laundry Day in Havana”. He used his RICOH WG4 camera.
The Houses of San Francisco de Paula, Havana
About five years ago I went to live somewhere else, and ever since when I return to visit I look at the neighborhood in amazement.
Havana Weather for April 29 – May 5
High temperatures will be between 30 and 33° C (86 and 91 F), with the lows at 23° C (73 F). Scattered showers in some afternoons.