The Presidential Inaugural Committee has selected the Rev. Luis Leon, an Episcopal priest in Washington, to deliver the benediction at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony on Jan. 21 Read More
The 15th annual Habanos Festival, the gathering of Cuban cigarmakers, distributors, retailers and aficionados from around the world, will run from February 25 to March 3. Read More
The presence of natural places with rich, well protected wildlife in central Cuba attracts more than 200,000 tourists every year to the tourist destination Jardines del Rey. Read More
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A combination of established figures and newcomers stands out on the
list of the selection of Cuba to the Third World Baseball Classic, to be
held from March 2 to 19 in several countries. Read More
For years, Cuban dissidents say, authorities’ message to them has been the same: Sure, you can leave the country. Just don’t expect us to let you come back. Read More
Cuba's Public Health Ministry on Tuesday acknowledged 51 new cases of cholera in the capital amid growing concerns about the illness' spread and disappointment in the diplomatic community over the government's lack of transparency. Read More
Cubans formed long lines outside travel agencies and migration offices in Havana on Monday as a highly anticipated new law took effect ending the island's much-hated exit visa requirement. Read More
Colombia's main rebel group said Monday that it will halt its unilateral cease-fire this weekend, adding a dose of uncertainty even as peace talks to end the half-century-old conflict resumed in the Cuban capital. Read More
The lines outside Havana's immigration offices have grown longer than ever in recent weeks, as Cubans rush to apply for their first passport. Read More
Richard Blanco – who will compose an original poem to recite at Obama's Jan. 21 swearing-in – will be the first Latino, the first openly gay, and youngest inaugural poet ever. Read More
