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Hurricane Melissa causes major damage in eastern Cuba without fatalities
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Hurricane Melissa struck eastern Cuba, causing major damage but no reported deaths, after evacuating over 700,000 people. The storm, one of the most powerful in the Atlantic, left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean with at least 34 total fatalities. The Pan American Health Organization is now sending humanitarian aid to support response efforts in affected areas.
El Toque defends its exchange rate amid criticisms
El Toque, a Cuban platform, defends publishing its Representative Informal Market Currency Exchange Rate amid accusations of fueling inflation. Author Eloy Viera Cañive argues that such criticisms reflect cognitive dissonance, as the government upholds an unrealistic official rate of 1 USD to 120 Cuban pesos. The piece highlights the Cuban regime's lack of transparency instead.
UN general assembly approves resolution against blockade on cuba
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, with 165 votes in favor, seven against, and 12 abstentions. This vote marks the worst diplomatic support for Cuba in the history of these annual resolutions. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez described it as a victory for his country.
Cyrille Aimée featured in Havana Times song of the day
onsdag d. 29. oktober 2025, 22.20Hurricane Melissa could bring mild weather to France
tirsdag d. 28. oktober 2025, 14.01March in Harare in solidarity with Cuba against US blockade
tirsdag d. 28. oktober 2025, 06.18Belarus condemns US blockade against Cuba
mandag d. 27. oktober 2025, 21.47A 6.5 magnitude earthquake felt in Guadeloupe and Martinique
mandag d. 27. oktober 2025, 01.15Panama asked to condemn US blockade against Cuba at UN
søndag d. 26. oktober 2025, 13.32Chileans and Cubans celebrate Martí's statue return at Santiago park
søndag d. 26. oktober 2025, 10.39Hurricane Melissa threatens Cuba after Jamaica
søndag d. 26. oktober 2025, 04.10Cuba denounces use of cyberspace as theater of operations
fredag d. 24. oktober 2025, 04.01Cuba issues storm watch as Melissa threatens Haiti and Jamaica
Hurricane melissa approaches eastern cuba
Luis Fernández Billede genereret af AI
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with winds up to 280 km/h, approaches eastern Cuba tonight, finding the region in extreme vulnerability due to blackouts, food shortages, and limited information. Residents report minimal preparations and rely more on social media than state media to track the storm. Flooding and heavy rains are expected in the eastern provinces.
Havana Times announces finalists for 2025 photo contest
The 14th Havana Times Photo Contest has entered its final judging round, featuring 59 photos from 18 photographers across five categories. The initial selection started with 350 images from 52 participants, narrowing to 152 after the first cut. A jury of ten people from four countries will select the winners in each category.
Orkanen Melissa nærmer sig Jamaica som den stærkeste nogensinde
Orkanen Melissa er klassificeret som kategori 5 og forventes at blive den stærkeste nogensinde, der rammer Jamaica. Stormen bevæger sig langsomt mod øriget og har allerede forårsaget mindst fire dødsfald i nabolande. Jamaica forbereder sig på stærke vinde og oversvømmelser.