Photo Feature

May the Rain Stop in Venezuela

Back in February or March, Venezuelans still looked to the clouds anxiously hoping to get from them the water they needed so desperately. The lack of this precious resource had led to power outages, forest fires and shortages of water in homes. At that time no one imagined that in less than eight months things would radically change. (26 photos)

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The Abakuas in the Streets of Havana

In 1871, five Cuban black men led an armed action in protest of the shooting of eight medical students. After 139 years, other men and women from this island — in the middle of the street — tried to grant just recognition for that act of bravery. (47 photos)

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The 2010 JoJazz Awards

Leonardo Fabian Gil Milian and Alejandro Meroño Valle won the top prizes for Composition and Performance respectively at the 13th edition of the International JoJazz Competition in Havana. (16 photos)

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Tender Pumas and Crocodiles

The caiman or crocodile, along with the great white shark, is one of Hollywood’s most famous animals. But it’s not the fault of this hub of film production that people look with certain a dislike or even fear at these enormous reptiles.

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A Look at Havana Hotels

One of the main annual high seasons for tourism is beginning in Cuba as visitors from Europe, Canada and the United States escape the cold late fall and winter months in their countries. While we weren’t able to capture all of them, HT gives our readers a look at most of the hotels located in the capital city. Enjoy!

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First Time with Monkeys Up Close

This makes people who stop to observe them forget the world beyond the park. It makes each person feel, in the most hidden part of their unconsciousness, a desire for they themself to be one of those friendly primates that attempts to live free of any concern for the past or the future. (23 photos)

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Marabana 2010 Photos

The 24th edition of the international marathon Marabana 2010 took place this past Sunday in Havana with the participation of 2,500 runners from 74 countries. The competition consisted of the full marathon (42 kilometers and 195 meters), the half marathon (21 kilometers and 97.50 meters), in addition to shorter courses of 15 and 10 kilometers. (28 photos)

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Cuba’s Fall Dog Show Stresses Beauty

This year’s Autumn Edition of the Havana International Dog Expo just took place with judges from Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Cuba. This show was not as well attended as in previous years, which was disappointing to canine lovers who anxiously await this event all year. However, the excellent organization and concern for quality were apparent to those present. (27 photos)

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East Park in Caracas, Venezuela

By pure chance I stumbled on Caracas’s “Parque del Este”, which now takes its name from Francisco de Miranda, the Venezuelan revolutionary of 200 years ago. I knew of its existence, but didn’t imagine how alluring it would turn out to be for me, fed up with the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Havana Film Festival Venues

The 32nd Havana Film Festival is only two weeks away from opening. Cuba’s foremost cinema happening includes hundreds of full length and short films from Latin America and around the world and takes place from Dec. 2-12. (10 photos)

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