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Oscar Fernandez Estrada

Return to the US Dollar in Cuba: What about the CUC?

The bulls are loose. Days after the decision to dollarize segments of Cuba’s durable goods market, the CUC (Cuba’s convertible currency) depreciated by 10 to 20 percent.

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Shopping in Cuba and the Stubborn Addiction of Consumers

A person goes to the market. It might be a father or mother, young or old, maybe a government employee, or someone who’s unemployed, a housewife, a business owner, or a journalist … a Cuban.

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2025 Photo Contest

Last Call for the 2025 HT Photo Contest

Last Call for the 2025 HT Photo Contest

August 25, 2025

Today’s Song

Hermeto Pascoal – Song of the Day

Hermeto Pascoal – Song of the Day

September 14, 2025

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Walking Alongside the Waves, Havana – Photo of the Day

Walking Alongside the Waves, Havana – Photo of the Day

September 14, 2025

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Volatile Bolivia Elections May Escalate Press Attacks

Volatile Bolivia Elections May Escalate Press Attacks

August 12, 2025

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Havana Weather for September 11-17, 2025

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