Cuba: The Year We Left Behind and Some New Reflections
When we leave another year behind, it causes us to reflect, summarize in our minds the positive and negative events we experienced.
Irina Pino’s Diary
A Day Out with an Old Friend
I ran into a childhood friend. It had been over ten years since we last saw each other, and we decided to spend an entire day together.
The New Tenants in Havana’s Riomar Building
Despite the poor condition of the abandoned complex, some new neighbors have appeared in one of the first-floor apartments.
My Days Without Electricity in Havana, Cuba
We are in limbo, in a country where uncertainty reigns, and we do not know what tomorrow will bring. But why think about it?
Hurricane Milton’s Aftermath in My Havana Neighborhood
When I woke up Thursday, I saw that the sea waters had overed the sidewalks, and trash bins were completely overturned, floating. (13 photos)
Cuba’s Most Ambitious Project of the 20th Century
The first Cuban nuclear power plant was a project coordinated with the former USSR. It began taking shape in the 1980s.
The Changes in My Upper-End Cuban Neighborhood
If we were to recount the things that have changed here in Havana since the pandemic, we could make a long list.
Our Videos for Havana Times
In 2018, I started making videos. My son played the role of editor. A friend of mine taught him an editing program, which he quickly learned.
Our Trash
Routine is something that repeats itself, that’s why it’s called that. However, sometimes unforeseen events occur…
The Wild Woman, a Film by Cuban Director Alan Gonzalez
Cuban cinema of the last decade has been characterized by offering a discourse on life in marginalized neighborhoods.