Central America
Hurricane melissa approaches eastern cuba
Luis Fernández Изображение, созданное ИИ
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.
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.
Havana Times announces finalists for 2025 photo contest
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Hurricane Melissa causes major damage in eastern Cuba without fatalities
Luis Fernández Изображение, созданное ИИ
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.
March in Harare in solidarity with Cuba against US blockade
In Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, a solidarity march with Cuba took place on Cuba Street, hours before the UN vote on a resolution demanding an end to the US blockade. The event underscores Zimbabwe's support for the Caribbean nation against US sanctions.
Hurricane Melissa threatens Cuba after Jamaica
The slow-moving Hurricane Melissa is rapidly intensifying toward Jamaica and then eastern Cuba, with winds of 140 mph. Jamaican authorities have ordered evacuations, while Cuba grapples with prior crises of power outages and shortages. Catastrophic flooding and landslides are expected in the region.
Chileans and Cubans celebrate Martí's statue return at Santiago park
In Santiago, Chile, Chileans and Cubans celebrated the return of the renovated statue of Apostle José Martí to Portales Park. The event highlights the recovery of the monument after several vandalism attempts. The ceremony occurred on October 26.