Hansell Vasquez liked to dream of owning a big company. He saw himself leading it and giving his family the comforts that they had once lacked. He made several start-up attempts. His mother, Lilliam Ruiz, thinks about him every day. At times she finds herself thinking that it’s all a lie, that her son isn’t in prison, that he’s just gone on a trip, camera in hand, to make some videos…
Read MoreIn less than a year, the La Perla building will have to end up completely empty. “In less than a year,” according to what Old Havana’s local government authorities told residents, who they share a wall with. This was back in early 2017, but the building’s roof had already begun falling by pieces a long time before that.
Read MoreResearch and campaigns by women’s rights advocates are beginning to focus on the problem of Latin American girls under the age of 14 who are forced to bear the children of their rapists, with the lifelong implications that entails and without the protection of public policies guaranteeing their human rights.
Read MoreDaniel Ortega hopes that Russia can play an important role in sustaining his government under pressure internationally from most of the Americas and the European Union. Ortega’s regime is accused of horrendous human rights violations and faces a deflating Nicaraguan economy approaching free-fall under the weight of multiple sanctions.
Read MoreThe resignation of Rafael Solis to his high office in the Nicaraguan Supreme Court, and also to his militancy in the Sandinista Front, shook the country from the very bases of the governing party, among whom many still resist to believe that one of the most pragmatic and loyal voices within the inner circle of the dictator Daniel Ortega has abandoned ship.
Read MoreOur Photo of the Day “Havana Barber Shop” was taken by Emiliano Joanes from Canada. He used a Canon Eos 5D Mark II camera. Read how you can also submit your pictures to be published in Havana Times.
Read MoreD’ Brujas Jabon has been making handmade soaps for over four years. Today, these products are sold at the bazaar on Avenida del Puerto in Old Havana. Her creativity had to conform to the rigidness of Cuba’s self-employment licenses. A Soap Maker license did use to exist, but when she opened her business, this license had been suspended.
Read MoreHuman rights defenders and activists, along with relatives of political prisoners in Nicaragua said that the statements made this week by former Supreme Court Justice Rafael Solís should have the immediate effect of invalidating the trials carried out by the Ortega-Murillo regime against political prisoners and ordering their release.
Read MoreMonuments, battles scenes, colonial architecture and stunning natural landscapes all make up Santiago de Cuba’s tourism potential. This city in the east of our island bases its tourist attractions on the history of the Revolution, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year.
Read MoreThis picture was taken by Mark Steven (USA) in Cojimar, Havana, Cuba. He was using a Canon EOS 7D Mark II. By the way, all readers are welcome to submit your pictures to this section. Read on to learn how…
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