Central America
Hurricane melissa approaches eastern cuba
Luis Fernández Hoton da AI ya samar
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.
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.
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.
El Toque defends its exchange rate amid criticisms
October 28, 2025 14:01March in Harare in solidarity with Cuba against US blockade
October 28, 2025 06:18Belarus condemns US blockade against Cuba
October 27, 2025 01:15Panama asked to condemn US blockade against Cuba at UN
October 26, 2025 15:11Cuba today resembles the stone age per a chronicler
October 26, 2025 13:32Chileans and Cubans celebrate Martí's statue return at Santiago park
October 26, 2025 10:39Hurricane Melissa threatens Cuba after Jamaica
October 26, 2025 04:45Cuba to host meeting on African heritage
Hurricane Melissa causes major damage in eastern Cuba without fatalities
Luis Fernández Hoton da AI ya samar
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.
Elián González reemerges in interviews on Cuba
Twenty-five years after his international case, Elián González, now an industrial engineer and deputy in Cuba's National Assembly, gave interviews at the 9th Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba in Mexico. He defended the Cuban Revolution's achievements and blamed the US embargo for current problems. The opinion piece criticizes his views as influenced by the Cuban government.
Cuba denounces use of cyberspace as theater of operations
Cuba's Justice Minister Oscar Silvera denounced in Hanoi that cyberspace is being used as a theater of operations for acts of aggression against sovereign states. The statement was made on October 26, 2025. Silvera highlighted the role of unconventional cyberwarfare in this scenario.
Cyrille Aimée featured in Havana Times song of the day
French-Dominican jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée is today's featured artist on Havana Times with her live performance of 'Beautiful Way' at Birdland, NYC, in 2024. The selection highlights artists of Latin American heritage or those influenced by Latin rhythms. It is part of a regular series featuring jazz and Caribbean sounds.