Cuba and Peru sign tourism cooperation agreement

The governments of Cuba and Peru last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector, marking a significant bilateral step forward in Latin American tourism development. - Advertisement -...

The Cuban Dream

Balancing, photo by Grisel Garcia By Veronica Vega HAVANA TIMES – Since I grew up in a family torn apart by exile, from a very young age I’ve heard that emigrating is the only way to prosper without losing your soul. Without having to lie,...

Plans for $48M Palm Beach County animal shelter will help reach goal of zero euthanizations

Palm Beach County’s animal shelter still euthanizes animals, but at a much lower rate than in previous years. Jan Steele, the director of Animal Care & Control, recently appeared before county commissioners to discuss the agency’s operation. Among...

‘There Are No Vacations for the Poor Here’ A Cuban Street Vendor Explains

On the sidewalks of Matanzas, informal vendors defy the heat and surveillance to survive. Informal vendors are an extension of the urban landscape. / 14ymedio 14ymedio, Julio César Contreras, Matanzas, 3 August 2025 — In July and August, school...

Surge for greener pastures amid travel restrictions

Countries are raising the bar in their minimum requirements for travels, including visa fees and other processes, apparently to discourage large numbers. Some are tightening their immigration policies for safety and economic reasons. Even...

Winds in Favor of Cuba from the South of…

Regardless of creed, but united by only one objective: the lifting of the blockade, the Jacksonville section of the US "Hands Off Cuba" Committee was born, first in the most populated city in Florida. Washington.- “The Jacksonville community...

When Halley’s Comet sent Cubans running

1910 definitely had a very long tail. Literally, many people’s hair stood on end when, in the spring, Halley’s Comet began to circle the Earth with its stalking trail, like a dragon’s tail. It’s no coincidence that the star — documented for...

Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...

Winds in favor of Cuba from the south of the USA

“The Jacksonville communty gathers to break the blockade and support Cuba and far from being a unique meeting, this event marked the beginning of a new chapter for solidarity with Cuba in the Deep South,” said Hakim Jihad, coordinator of the...

Cuba congratulates Switzerland on its National Holiday

He expressed this in his profile on the social network X, where he added the willingness of the island to “continue strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between both countries”. The Federation of Switzerland was established more than 700...

Cuba, Peru, sign MOU on tourism cooperation

(Photo:CMC) August 2, 2025 HAVANA, Cuba (CMC) – The governments of Cuba and Peru this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in tourism, which was considered a significant bilateral move in the sector. .The document was...

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Archdeacon: For Dr. Alpha Alexander, life has not been a beach

After she had graduated from Jefferson Township High, finished a Hall of Fame sports career at the College of Wooster and had gotten her master’s and PhD from Temple University, Alexander had come to California. ExploreArchdeacon: A story of corn,...

Cuba and Peru Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism

Havana, Aug 1 (ACN) Cuba and Peru signed a MOU on cooperation in tourism, which was considered a significant bilateral move in the sector, according to the Cuban Foreign Ministry’s website. The document was penned in the Peruvian capital Lima by...

Cuban Government Blames USA for Its Agricultural Crisis

but the data contradicts this assertion Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca, Cuban Deputy Prime Minister, at the Second UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) in Ethiopia. Photo: X/@CubaMINREX. By Marleidy Muñoz (El Toque) HAVANA TIMES – In his speech before the...

Cuba: The Priority Is to Invest More in the Tourism Industry

The terrace of the Inglaterra Hotel, in Havana, completely empty. / 14ymedio Economist Pedro Monreal believes the government doesn’t care about hotels, but rather about the real estate business of leasing them. By 14ymedio HAVANA TIMES – María,...

‘Our north is the south’: Softball leagues flourish in Brazilian city as Cuban arrivals outnumber Venezuelans for first time

If he had been able to choose, Roberto Hernandez Tello, 59, would have gone to the United States last May, when he left Cuba in search of a better life. However, due to Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies, he ended up in Curitiba, in southern...

Every Country on Donald Trump's Travel Ban Ahead of 2026 World Cup

A full list of the 19 countries that could be banned from entering the World Cup as a result of the United States' travel bans has been revealed, with President Donald Trump also rumoured to be banning fans from another iconic footballing nation...

Where I Tell My Friends to Go When They Visit Miami

…And Yes, I Do Frequent These Miami Spots 1When in Little Havana, one of Miami’s most flavorful neighborhoods, make a pitstop at Cafe La Trova, consistently named one of the best bars in the world. Walk in and you’ll be shoulder to shoulder with...

St. Kitts Tourism Authority Launches 2025 STAYcation Program

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its annual STAYcation Program, themed “St. Kitts Truly Awaits You,” designed exclusively for residents. Running through 31 October 2025, the program...