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The Blue Wave Hits the Border Wall

It happened quickly. I looked in my rearview mirror and saw a Border Patrol vehicle up against my back bumper, so close I could practically see the agent’s face.

Eileen Sanchez – Song of the Day

Today we feature Eileen Sanchez (Cuban, living in Uruguay) with the song “Como saberlo” recorded in October, 2026.

Havana Also Goes Dark at Nine

Some sounds are part of a city's identity. They need no introduction or explanation. Just hearing them is enough to know where we are.

Havana Weather for November 5-11

Highs will range from 28 to 30°C (82 to 86°F), lows from 21 to 23°C (70 to 73°F). Sea surface temperatures will be 27 and 28°C (81 to 82°F).

Cuban Ingenuity

For some time now, I have been struck by how my people have managed to survive the chaos here. It is thanks to the ingenuity of so many Cubans. (16 photos)

Mechanisms for Suspending the Limits of Power

In Cuba's case, what interests me is what happens when those in power succeed in making the representation of an event replace the possibility of examining it.

Marlango– Song of the Day

Marlango from Spain performs the song “Ay, pena, penita, pena” for the 80th anniversary of Picasso’s masterpiece “Guernica” (2017).

US Dollar Reaches 900 Cuban Pesos

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.

Cuba-USA Bickering at the United Nations

The scene has something of classical theater about it, although with simultaneous translation, headphones, and plenty of blue folders.

The Gifts

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.”

Confessions at the Barbershop

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.

Havana on a Knife’s Edge

When the crisis in Cuba is no longer just economic and violence becomes part of everyday life.

HT 2026 Photo Contest First Cut Survivors

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.

Consequences of Power Outages in Cuba

A few days ago, a neighbor was getting ready to go to work when suddenly the electricity came back on for her "allotted share".

Ten Seconds in La Guaira, Venezuela

A National Guard officer’s greeting to Maria Corina Machado changed nothing, and that is precisely why it deserves attention.

Ana Tijoux – Song of the Day

Today we feature the Chilean vocalist and composer Ana Tijoux with a video of her song Antipatriarca (anti-patriarchal) recorded in 2015.

The Children of Power

Knowing someone running for office changes the way you observe it. Politics ceases to be a succession of names, speeches, and numbers.

The Hour That Won’t Be Turned Back

In March, there will be no need to turn back the hands of the clock. Daylight saving time will remain in effect until November 2027.

Exile Changed the Way I Love

It taught me to value my independence, recognize my insecurities, and question my freedom and the need to survive.

What Does Power Taste Like?

There is a story that has played out time and again in Latin America with a quiet cruelty. It almost always begins the same way...

Border Conflicts & the USA Midterm Elections

Will the predicted “blue wave” foster a shift away from the enforcement-heavy status quo, or will it perpetuate the decades-long alignment on border militarization?

Las Taradas – Song of the Day

Today we feature the Argentine band Las Taradas featuring Miss Bolivia with a live performance of the song “Que no, que no!” (2012).

If Only One Could Go to Vienna

Today promised to be a pleasant day. Or at least as pleasant as one can hope for in Cuba: a relatively functional day.

Cuba: Of Pickaxes, Shovels, and Dignity

Necessity leaves no room for doubt when willpower and family love become tools capable of moving the earth. This is the story of Pedrito...

The Impossible Dream of Being

Is it possible that what we are trying to domesticate is not the machine itself, but the way we relate to it?

Pictures of a Havana We Never Imagined

The deterioration of Havana's streets and buildings is so severe, its citizens are overcome with despair that the city seems almost unrecognizable. (12 photos)

Anecdotes About Transportation in Cuba

These days, public transportation is at its worst. The truth is that, for as long as I can remember, it has never been good.

La Perla – Song of the Day

By Indi Rivero HAVANA TIMES – Today we feature the Colombian acoustic group La Perla performing “Bruja” (Witch) recorded in

The Gasoline of a Fleeting Country

Next to the barbershop, there is a small square of concrete that provides shade at certain times of the day.

Havana Weather for October 22-28

Highs will be between 27 and 30°C (81 and 86°F), while lows between 21 and 24°C (70 and 75°F). Sea surface temperatures will be 28°C (82°F).

Believing Is Achieving Solo Exhibition

Amaury Mengana Abreu's paintings are created using mixed media and acrylic paint, while his installations incorporate natural materials... (16 photos)