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Police Block Venezuelan Retirees Protest

Police cordoned off the route a march of retired people were taking towards the Department of Protection of Citizens’ Rights, as the nearly daily protests continue against the Venezuelan Government.

Venezuela: Maduro Under Fire in the Odebrecht Corruption Scandal

Testimony before the Brazilian courts has implicated Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, in the Odebrecht construction company scandal in Latin America, according to details published today in the Brazilian media.

Cuba Looks to Expand its Internet Service to 3G

Cuba’s telecommunications monopoly ETECSA claims it already has 4.2 million cell phone lines, which could soon extend the connection to internet with 3G technology, government authorities announced on Wednesday.

Hard Currency Store Burns in Havana

On Thursday afternoon around 4;30 p.m., the small TRD (government owned hard currency stores) located on the Avenida Boyeros between Tulipan and la Rosa in the municipality Plaza de la Revolucion was devoured by a violent fire. So far the causes are unknown. (8 photos)

Unlucky Elderly Cuban Couple Face Deportation

A Cuban couple, who were the first victims of the end of the preferential “wet foot/dry foot” policy after arriving at Miami International Airport in January, will finally be deported back to the island.

Havana Weather for May 11-17

This week, good weather conditions will prevail, with cloudy skies and isolated showers in the afternoons. The winds will be weak and from the east with speeds between 6 and 12 mph. The high temperatures will be between 29 and 31° C (84 and 88 F).

Old Havana’s La Luz Cafe Now in Hard Currency

La Luz Cafe, located on Obispo Street, near the Hotel Ambos Mundos in Old Havana, closed its doors to the public in December. It was the only place left in the area which offered these kinds of services in regular Cuban pesos (CUP). (7-photos)

Increase in Deaths by Poisoning and Drowning in Cuba: Less Cases of Suicide

With regard to suicides, which are presented as “deaths from intentional self-inflicted injuries”, the document reported a decrease by 82 cases. From 1,511 people committing suicide in 2015, the number fell to 1,429 in 2016.

Venezuelan Musician Asks Maduro “To Listen to the People”

Amid the growing crisis in Venezuela, the well-known orchestra director Gustavo Dudamel asked the president of his country, Nicolas Maduro, to listen to the cries of his people and to stop acts of repression.

Havana Weather for May 4-10

The days will be partly cloudy from the end of the morning, with weak winds from the east to the southeast, below 12 mph. Towards the weekend a flow from the north to the northwest will be imposed, and the probability of isolated showers and thunderstorms will increase.