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Havana Weather (February 12-18)

Sunny skies with the high temperatures hovering around 24° C (75 F) until Monday, when they will rise gradually and the days will be partly cloudy. The minimum temperatures during the week will be around 15° C (59° F).

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No Condoms in Pinar del Río

A shortage of condoms at pharmacies in the city of Pinar del Rio, the westernmost province of Cuba, shows once again the perils of the island’s centralized purchasing and distribution networks.

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Cuba’s 2015 Book Fair is Nearing

Cuba’s International Book Fair (February 12–22 in Havana) is nearing. Readers and non-readers, young and not-so-young, families looking for an affordable means of recreation, in short, the great mass of people that makes a habit of attending these regular events and fairs are ready, waiting for the whistle start.

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Cuba Wins Caribbean Series with 3-2 over Mexico

Yulieski Gourriel hit a solo homer in the top of the eighth for the run that gave Cuba a surprise victory in the Caribbean Series over Mexico. After going 1-3 in the qualifying the Cubans turned the tables in the semifinals 8-4 over Venezuela and tonight’s big win against Mexico.

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