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Havana, Cuba Curfew Lifted, Some Transport Restored

The Cuban government decided Wednesday to end a curfew and restrictions on movement within Havana. The main reason given is the weak economy.

According to data compiled by Espacio Público and shared with CPJ, 180 radio stations went off the air between 2009 and 2020.

Colombian educator Mayerlin Vergara Perez was chosen to win this year’s UN Refugee Award for rescuing sexually exploited children.

Today’s featured band is Los Orientales de Paramonga from Peru with the song “Lobos al Escape” (1970). Enjoy our song of the day.

Ortega-allied deputies introduce the “Special Cybercrimes Law” which establishes jail time for citizens who spread “fake news”.

The author believes Cubans shouldn’t be waiting for a vaccine to rescue them. He has questions and ideas for coping with Covid-19.

In April, I commented that Cuba could have prevented all of this if it had closed its border in time. Today, somebody owes us an apology

Today’s featured artist is Jehro from France with the song “Salima” from the album “Shantytown Carnival” (2004).

Twenty-one European Parliament Members, US officials and global NGOs warn that law will damage the work of activists and media.

Vladimir y amigos, La Habana, Cuba. Our photo of the day was taken by Sonja Bric (Eslovenia) with her Samsung G8 cemera.