For years, many people have gotten by in Cuba “por la izquierda” (literally “on the left,” or doing business under the table). However, things have shifted since this past January. The government has told people they can take out licenses for various activities that were previously carried out without having to pay taxes. (50 photos)
Read MoreSoon to mark the 500th year since its establishment, the entire city of Baracoa is absorbed in an intense program of restoration activities involving both its public works as well as the natural environment surrounding the area. (13 photos)
Read MoreOne thing is clear about the HT Cuba photo contests is that each year the selection process is going to get harder with the increasing competition. The First Prize winners are: Michelle Rankin, Byron Montley, Sergio Leyva & Alexis Trigoura. (See the Winning Photos)
Read MoreThe finalists for the 3rd HT Cuba Photo Contest include at least one picture from 24 of the 40 persons who submitted their work. To tabulate the winners, 10 points was given to each first place selection, 5 to second and 3 to third. The winners will be announced on Friday August 5th. (52 photos)
Read MoreThe jury for the 3rd HT Cuba photo contest concluded its selection process over the weekend. A total of 19 jury members sent in their picks from eight countries. Forty photographers participated with prizes being awarded to first and second place in each category plus a special mention. (104 photos)
Read MoreCuba’s VP Jose Ramon Machado Ventura was once again the keynote speaker at the event commemorating the most important date on the official Cuban calendar, July 26. (7 photos)
Read MoreThe two composers and singers, united by years of friendship, interacted with a mostly young audience well versed in their songs. In addition to singing their older hits, they premiered the song “Siete dias,” composed by the two of them for a movie. (11 photos)
Read MoreHavana’s historic district, declared by UNESCO as a cultural patrimony of humanity, is changing its appearance and being admired by all types of visitors, nationals as well as foreigners. They have the chance to see the conservation and restoration work being carried out by the city’s Office of the Historian. (21 photos)
Read MoreFor many Cubans it is important that we have a film speaking openly about the different social classes that coexist in Cuba. This movie shows two of those classes (though we know there are more). (9 photos)
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