Caribbean

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated in an interview with Pablo Iglesias that he is willing to give his life for the Revolution, while detailing the effects of the US blockade and efforts toward energy sovereignty.

27 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Cuban officials outlined on Mesa Redonda measures to counter the intensified U.S. energy blockade, which has blocked fuel shipments for over three months. First Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines Argelio Jesús Abad Vigoa stated that over 1,400 MW of installed capacity remains idle due to lack of crude oil. Progress includes domestic production, renewables, and restorations to stabilize the grid.

A stray dog named Rubia, rescued from Havana's Colon Cemetery, escaped from a farm shelter and was found by chance. After months of searching, a couple adopted her, where she finally adapted happily. The story highlights rescuer Gilda's efforts amid animal abandonment.

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Havana Times features “Tonada de Luna Llena” by the Venezuelan band Los Mesoneros as Song of the Day. The track was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London and released in February 2026.

The government of Costa Rica has announced the closure of its embassy in Havana due to concerns over the worsening human rights situation in Cuba. Foreign Minister Arnoldo Andre Tinoco cited increased repression and deteriorating living conditions. Cuba rejected the move, blaming US pressure.

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More than a month after their February 6, 2026, arrest in Holguín—initially reported as a crackdown on youth dissent—Ernesto Ricardo Medina (known as Tico) and Kamil Zayas Pérez, creators of the critical El4tico social media account, remain detained. Medina's three-year-old daughter Emma has not seen her father, leaving the family in emotional and financial distress. Cubalex and Amnesty International have condemned the detentions as free speech violations.