Photo Feature

In this photo feature we take a look at typical street scenes during the last half of May in the Cuban capital, mostly in downtown areas. (79 photos)

The El Prado Promenade took on its current appearance when the Republic was founded in the early 20th century. Politicians and presidents set up house in its surrounding areas. (17 fotos)

International Workers Day on May 1st has traditionally been a day of celebration in Cuba after 1959. Here are some of the faces from this year’s May Day in Guantanamo, Cuba’s far eastern province. (14 photos)

Artisans from all over the country show their work for sale in the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day which falls this year on May 12th in Cuba. (24 photos)

May 1st, International Workers Day, was a holiday in Cuba like the rest of Latin America and many other countries of the world. In most latitudes, the day is one of struggle and making demands. However, in Cuba parades are organized by the Communist Party and its CTC Union Confederation in support of government leaders and their policies. (24 photos)

These pictures were taken in Centro Habana during April 2019. People in this downtown Havana municipality are seen in their natural poses, going about their daily business, hanging out, waiting for customers or just waiting. (67 photos)