Cuba

In Cuba, graffiti against the “dictatorship” and Communist Party keeps appearing in public spaces, despite forensic teams photographing and erasing it before dawn. Authorities have detained people for such acts, including ten Panamanians in February, amid recent protests over electricity and food. The Cuban Observatory of Conflicts recorded 42 cases in February 2026.

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A large international delegation known as the Nuestra América Convoy has arrived in Havana, Cuba, delivering around 20 tons of humanitarian aid to the island amid ongoing US sanctions. The group, comprising over 600 people from 33 countries and 120 organizations, includes figures such as Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and others protesting what they describe as a US economic blockade. The visit coincides with recent US actions, including a takeover of Venezuela's oil business and Executive Order 14380 issued on January 29.

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.