It’s impossible to miss. The huge rectangular mass of concrete and glass — the tallest building in Havana — dominates the city skyline, towering 150 meters (490 feet) above colonial homes with its 542 luxury rooms and majestic views of the city and the sea.
Reuters reported that a Virginia court has once again ruled against spirits conglomerate Bacardi amid the company's ongoing fight over the "Havana Club" rum trademark. The move comes a little over a month after former President Biden signed legislation many speculated would give Bacardi the upper hand over the Cuban government and rival spirits firm Pernod Ricard.
Jose Daniel Ferrer, the leader of one of the largest banned anti-government groups in Cuba, was released two days after a surprise flurry of diplomatic activity involving the communist-run island in the waning days of the Biden administration.
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition recently arrived in Cuba as part of a 45-night cruise to the Caribbean. After departing from the United Kingdom in early January, the ship docked in Havana for a three-day call on Jan.
HAVANACuba on Thursday released prominent dissident José Daniel Ferrer from prison, as part of a government decision to gradually free more than 500 prisoners following talks with the Vatican. Ferrer, a strong opponent of the island's communist ...
HAVANACuba started releasing some prisoners Wednesday as part of talks with the Vatican, a day after President Joe Biden's administration announced his intent to lift the U.S. designation of the island nation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
The Selection La Habana hotel, managed by Spanish chain Iberostar, has yet to be inaugurated but it is already the target of criticism.
Cash-starved Cuba this month opened the first grocery store to accept hard U.S. currency on the island in nearly two decades, the latest sign in a trend towards dollarization in the Communist-run country.
Fifty years ago today, the Puerto Rican separatist group, the FALN, bombed Manhattan's historic Fraunces Tavern, but no one has ever been charged in the attack.
Karen Vasquez, 44, walked out of jail in Cuba on Sunday, part of a deal brokered by the Vatican under which the Biden administration would loosen sanctions on the communist-run island, while Havana would release more than 500 people from its jails who are considered political prisoners by Washington.
Certain Miami travelers visiting Cuba in the coming months will have to comply with a requirement that Havana will impose in order to “modernize” its consular services. Cuban official media reported that the new requirement will be mandatory for international travelers to enter the island as of June 30.
Soaring above all other buildings in Havana, a new 42-storey hotel that is due to open in Cuba’s capital is causing a stir.