Nicaraguan Opposition Activist Imprisoned after US Deportation
The former 2018 political prisoner was deported on October 1 after being held in ICE custody in the United States.
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Children in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, South Africa – Photo of the Day
Peter Chartrand from the USA took our photo of the day: "Children in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, South Africa".
Political Delirium Amid the Constant Blackouts in Venezuela
The truth is that our life in Venezuela has become a torment. For the poorly paid majority, day-to-day life is a lottery.
Is Marco Rubio Cuban President Díaz-Canel’s Best Ally?
Many of us believe that the more Rubio tightens the noose around Cuba, he gives the Cuban government to blame the entire economic and social debacle we are experiencing on the infamous “blockade.”
International News Briefs for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
A Pots-and-Pans Protest for Fidel Castro
All of 2026 is the official centennial year of Fidel Castro, whom many people around the world still regard today as Cuba’s iconic hero.
El Príncipe: Memory Within the Walls of Havana
Atop Aróstegui Hill, the Castillo del Príncipe stands as a silent witness to the history of Havana. (21 photos)
Everyday Chronicles from the Resistance
I write from Venezuela. I am a professional and the mother of two daughters, a woman who for decades studied, worked, and built her life on a simple premise...
US Border Patrol Violently Arrest Land Defenders
Early Monday morning, over fifty armed Border Patrol agents forcibly entered private property and the site of a now 71-day encampment...
Follow Up on the Case of Anna Bensi and Her Mother
I was well aware that the trial Cuban content creator and activist Anna Bensi, was going to be neither impartial nor fair.
International News Briefs for Monday, October 5, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Digital Identity Beyond Bodies
And so what happens to the Cuban State’s political narrative when citizens have the power to construct new narratives?
Chabuca Granda – Song of the Day
Today We feature Peruvian vocalist Chabuca Granda with guitarist Alvaro Lagos performing the song “La Flor de la canela” (1980).
Helicopter at a military hospital in Tolouse, France – Photo of the Day
Xavier Anaise from France took our photo of the day: "Helicopter at the Santa Ana military hospital", in Tolouse, France.
Even Being Poor in Cuba Has Become a Luxury
The new "Neighborhood Markets" offer little more than their name and the promise that, someday, their prices will be lower.
Brazil’s Elections Through the Eyes of a Cuban Immigrant
It is a new experience for me to see different candidates present their platforms, defend their positions, & even criticize the opposing side.
Milagros Catches Crabs from the Yumuri River in Matanzas
On weekends, Milagros heads to the pedestrian bridge over the Yumurí River in Matanzas. She brings her crab nets and spends hours. (13 photos)
Havana Is Moving Again, but It Remains in the Dark
The arrival of fuel has revived traffic and brought more vehicles back onto the streets, while blackouts lasting more than 20 hours continue.
The Days Without Customers, the Days of Silence
Anyone who reads these diary posts might think I always have customers, that I don’t even have time to drink water, much less check my phone.
Sergent Garcia & Charlart58– Song of the Day
Today We feature Sergent García (France) with Chalart58 (Spain) with a 2026 recording of “Al vaiven de mi carreta”.
Cuban Prosecutor Seeks 8-10 Years for Creators of El4tico
The Provincial Court of Holguín ordered an oral trial, to be held within a minimum period of 10 days, although no date has been set.
The Rule at the Door, the Solution in the Trunk
I got the appointment through a doctor who is a friend of a friend. That’s how you get things done, through channels that don’t appear in any official record.
Winter crocuses, Ontario, Canada – Photo of the Day
Sandra Lally from Canada took our photo of the day: "Winter crocuses", in Ontario, Canada.
Self-Determination and Sovereignty for Nicaragua
Public letter from Latin America calls for defending democracy, sovereignty, and the self-determination of the Nicaraguan people.
International News Briefs for Friday, October 2, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, October 2, 2026.
OAS Meets Friday to Discuss Nicaragua
The OAS has not convened a Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs since 2017, when it addressed the political and human rights crisis in Venezuela.
Trump-Supporting Cubans Call for an Invasion
Recently, a small group of Trump-supporting Cubans, numbering fewer than a hundred, gathered near the White House.
Cuban Activist Anna Bensi and Mother Convicted & Sentenced
The sentence for both is two years of “limited freedom*” which could become prison if they don’t abide by the restrictions imposed.
Anna Bensi, 21, Goes to Trial Today in Cojimar, Havana
"We do not agree with our country's political system. And that is not a crime," the influencer declared outside the courthouse.
This Is My Inaugural Diary Post on Havana Times
I’m a Canadian who went to Cuba on a whim and ended up falling in love with the place. I’m also a writer of many things, both fact & fiction.
International News Briefs for Thursday, October 1, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Cuba: Where Freedom to Inform Is Criminalized
What in a free society is called exercising freedom of expression is called “disobedience” in the vocabulary of totalitarianism.
Partial Collapse Puts 300+ Centro Habana Residents on Alert
Part of the fourth-floor roof of a former hotel at Aguila and San Miguel collapsed without causing any casualties.
Havana Weather for October 1-7
Highs will be 29 and 30ºC (84 and 86ºF), while lows 27 and 28ºC (81 and 82ºF). Sea surface temperatures will remain at 29ºC (84ºF).
Protesters Against Trump’s Border Wall Construction Attacked
On Tuesday, September 29, a dozen people visited the headquarters of Stamback Services, a porta-potty supplier in Pima County, Arizona.
Casa Italia, a Small Hotel on 5th Avenue in Miramar, Havana
While taking my morning walks along 5th Avenue, I became intrigued by a white mansion on 6th Street. (16 photos)
Three Big Lies Cuba’s Deputy FM told PBS News Hour
Cuba’s deputy foreign minister, made at least three categorically false assertions during an interview with Amna Nawaz on PBS News Hour.
International News Briefs for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Interview With Author Zilla Jones about “The World So Wide”
The World So Wide is a rich and rangy debut by African-Canadian author Zilla Jones that deftly examines displacement, identity, and ambition.
Venezuela: Protest over Wages, Elections & Machado’s Return
Leaders of the Venezuelan Trade Union Coalition said the protest demands include decent wages and pensions.
Lula or Bolsonaro? Brazil Votes to Elect a President on Oct. 4th
Brazilians are called to the polls on October 4th, to decide on a new president between the incumbent Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro.
Melissa Aldana with Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Song of the Day
We feature Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana and Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba in an NPR Tiny Desk Jazz Concert released today Sept. 29, 2026.
The Scourge of Addiction Right Out My Havana Front Door
It’s sad and utterly regrettable to see these kids who probably aren’t even twenty yet falling victim to such a terrible addiction.
International News Briefs for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
“White Gold” in a Havana Printshop
In an ordinary Havana neighborhood, behind a door that could easily go unnoticed, is the print shop that Luis runs.
A Night of Rain and Colors, Bogota, Colombia – Photo of the Day
Mel Bowie from Canada took our photo of the day: "A Night of Rain and Colors", in Bogota, Colombia.
The Four Seasons of Curitiba, Brazil
Here, in just 24 hours, you can experience all four seasons. That’s why leaving the house requires a certain amount of strategy.
Nicaragua: 15 Female Political Prisoners in Forced Disappearance
Two of those detained are underage girls. Half of Nicaragua’s 68 political prisoners are missing, independent organizations report. Por Confidencial
More and More Cubans Are Wary of Young People
Gradually, age has become a key requirement in job offers in Cuba’s private sector. More specifically, a minimum age of around 30.
International News Briefs for Monday, September 28, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Berklee Black Lives Matter – Song of the Day
Today we feature the Berklee College of Music Black Lives Matter group performing the Nina Simone song “Four Women” (2016).
Is a Peaceful Transition in Cuba Possible?
Havana continues to insist that it is willing to engage in dialogue, while those of us caught in the middle are like fish laid out on a market stall,
The Showman and Racism in Cuba
I met the young man in this story on a Tuesday morning. He came down the slope from the sidewalk to the porch and asked for a haircut.
Cuban Journalist Henry Constantin Enters Prison
On Wednesday, when his family went to visit him, they received no notice of the transfer, which ultimately took place unexpectedly on Thursday..
At Her Bedside: The Life of a Caregiving Cuban Mother
When Caridad was 35, her life changed overnight. Her daughter Carla, then just 13, was diagnosed with lupus after suffering a stroke.
Night on Lake Almic, Ontario, Canada – Photo of the Day
Valerie Love from Canada took our photo of the day: "Night on Lake Almic, Ontario, Canada".
My Havana Turned into a Garbage Dump
It is very sad to see what our city has become. A garbage dump. That’s what it is now. Every corner smells bad.