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Marlango from Spain performs the song “Ay, pena, penita, pena” for the 80th anniversary of Picasso’s masterpiece “Guernica” (2017). The post Marlango– Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

Following Lula's recent reelection in the presidential runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro, a wave of misinformation has intensified... The post Rumors and Realities Surrounding Lula da Silva appeared first on Havana Times.

Coral Perez from Cuba took our photo of the day: "Nature Amid Iron", in Caracas, Venezuela. The post Nature Amid Iron, Caracas, Venezuela – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

I have friends who like to “watch for signs,” not street signs, of course. These folks are seeking direction from the spiritual realm... The post Some Signs Can Shake the Bed, Rattle Your Head appeared first on Havana Times.

The US dollar climbed to 900 Cuban pesos on the informal market this Monday, an increase of 10 pesos (1.1%) compared to the previous day. The post US Dollar Reaches 900 Cuban Pesos   appeared first on Havana Times.

The scene has something of classical theater about it, although with simultaneous translation, headphones, and plenty of blue folders. The post Cuba-USA Bickering at the United Nations appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, November 2, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Monday, November 2, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

The United States midterm elections take place on November 3rd, and many voters have already sent in their ballots or voted early in person. The post Who Is a US American? Abdul El-Sayed on Identity & Politics appeared first on Havana Times.

One day, my younger sister, who lives in Las Vegas, told me over the phone: “I bought you a sweater, the kind you like: black, with a turtleneck.” The post The Gifts appeared first on Havana Times.

Diego Cesar Monroy Chaparro from México took our photo of the day: "Smiling Llama", in Colca, Peru. The post Smiling Llama, Colca, Peru – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

Today we feature the Mexican artists Carlos Santana and Natalia Lafourcade with the song “Hermano” released on October 29, 2026, The post Carlos Santana, Natalia Lafourcade – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

I have shared several stories here that clients have told me. Most of them have taken shape and continued over the course of several visits. The post Confessions at the Barbershop appeared first on Havana Times.

When the crisis in Cuba is no longer just economic and violence becomes part of everyday life. The post Havana on a Knife’s Edge appeared first on Havana Times.

The judging of our 15th Photo Contest is underway. A total of 150 photos from 31 photographers made the first cut in the six categories.  The post HT 2026 Photo Contest First Cut Survivors appeared first on Havana Times.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, October 30, 2026. The post International News Briefs for Friday, October 30, 2026 appeared first on Havana Times.

Today we feature the Chilean vocalist and composer Ana Tijoux with a video of her song Antipatriarca (anti-patriarchal) recorded in 2015. The post Ana Tijoux – Song of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

After the results of Brazil's elections, which, despite being spectacular, were nonetheless predictable, images from an old Brazilian film come to mind. The post Brazil’s Elections and the End of the Blood Truce appeared first on Havana Times.

Andrew Cannon from Canada took our photo of the day: "Rainy Day in Havana, Cuba". The post Rainy Day in Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

Knowing someone running for office changes the way you observe it. Politics ceases to be a succession of names, speeches, and numbers. The post The Children of Power appeared first on Havana Times.

Her presence on Venezuelan soil changes the political landscape. The election date is once again a focus of attention in the country. The post Maria Corina Is Back in Venezuela: What Changes? appeared first on Havana Times.