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WEB3 days ago — Havana Times is an independent online newspaper that covers news, opinion, features and culture from Cuba and the world. Read about the situation in Cuba, the tropical cyclone Helene, the global climate strike, the Nicaraguan crisis and more.
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WEB6 days ago — The reason for this strike of empty milk cans is the lack of cash in the banks preventing farmers from receiving payment for the product.
News Archives - Havana Times
WEBHavana Times is a Cuban news website that covers topics such as weather, politics, culture and music. Browse the news archives from 2024 and find stories about tropical storms, climate change, Israel-Gaza conflict and more.
Cuba Archives - Havana Times
WEB4 days ago — Havana Times is an independent online newspaper that covers Cuba's politics, economy, culture, and society. Read the latest news and stories from Cuba, including tropical storms, scarcity, faith, and more.
Caught Between Famine and Violence: The Miskitos’ Silent Crisis
WEBAug 17, 2019 — Murder, kidnapping, sexual assaults, persecution and exile are some of the words that Nicaraguans have been hearing daily since April of 2018, when the sociopolitical crisis erupted. However, among the Miskito communities of the northern Nicaraguan Caribbean, these words are not only recurring—they are a horrific reality they …
Opinion Archives - Havana Times
WEB5 days ago — Havana Times is a website that publishes opinion pieces on current issues in Cuba and other Latin American countries. Read about politics, economy, human rights, culture and more from different perspectives and voices.
What You Need to Know as Cuba Reopens to Tourists
WEBNov 14, 2021 — Cuba announced that it will relax health controls for visitors from November 15, 2021, after a long period of border closure due to the pandemic. Travelers will need to present a vaccine certificate or a negative PCR test, and follow some epidemiological measures during their stay.
What the Government Doesn’t Say about Poverty in Cuba
WEBOct 21, 2023 — The Cuban government does not publish official data on poverty and social inequality, but independent surveys show that 88% of Cubans live in extreme poverty and face food shortages, inflation, and health problems. The report by the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights reveals the concerns and criticisms of the population and the impact of the crisis on different groups.
Medicine Shortages, a Challenge to Public Health in Cuba
WEBMay 19, 2023 — Cuba faces a complex situation of medicine scarcity due to economic crisis, US embargo, COVID-19 and aging population. The article explores the causes, consequences and responses to this problem, as well as the biotech industry achievements and the informal market.
Q&A on the New Parole Program for Cubans - Havana Times
WEBJan 10, 2023 — By Sadiel Maderos. By El Toque. HAVANA TIMES – On January 5, 2023, US President Joe Biden announced that Cubans, Nicaraguans and Haitians arriving at the US border will be returned to the countries they entered from or deported. The message is clear: Do not just show up at the border.