A Hardline on Cuba Helps the Communist Party
“If the US really wanted to end the Communist Party, they could.“ All they’d have to do is open the economy., said Javier, a tour guide.
Cuba
Cuba’s Endless Struggle for a Glass of Milk
“We have to produce milk so that anyone who wants to have a glass of milk can. And we have the land to produce it.” -Raul Castro in 2007.
Israel “Cachao” Lopez – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is composer and bass player Israel “Cachao” Lopez from Cuba with the song “Guajira Clasica” de “Ahora Si” (2004).
The Baker, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day
Ken Alexander of the United States took our photo of the day: “The Baker” in Havana, Cuba, using his Sony aR7 III camera.
What Kind of Love on This Valentine’s Day?
The economic crisis with shortages included, plus COVID-19, serve to take a deep look within and analyze ourselves.
Havana Weather for February 4-10
The high temperatures will be between 23 and 28° C (73 and 82 F), the lows between 15 and 22° C (59 and 72 F). The ocean will be 25° C (77 F).
Latin America Needs Inclusive Economies for post-Covid
The COVID-19 pandemic has made economic, gender and racial inequality starker in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Cuban trumpeter Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros with the song “Trompeta En Montuno” (1970s).
Another 27 to Remember (Cartoon feature)
This past week the members of Xel2 followed the events that occurred on January 27 in front of the Ministry of Culture in Havana.
Noon in Santa Clara, Cuba – Photo of the Day
Our reader Emilia Barna from Hungary took the photo of the day: “Noon in Santa Clara, Cuba”; using her Nikon D3100 camera.