America Cuba Approximatly 116.000 tonnes of potatoes are expected to be harvested, with 6.000 hectares planted in the cold season; figures are far from meeting the national demand and matching the records set decades ago, a Ministry of Agriculture expert said
America Cuba Havana authorities have measured in cubic meters the volume of garbage in the streets, with people hoping they would collect it, as data was used for a study to "plan better" that would involve support from the private sector
America Cuba Hunger is reshaping moral and social behaviors; according to Food Monitor Program families resort to hunting wild or domestic animals for food: poaching birds, capturing and selling cats, consuming iguanas - years ago unthinkable practices
America Cuba Former North Korean ambassador to Cuba revealed that the embassy was a base of a smuggling ring; cigars would allegedly bought for $50 a box, put in the diplomatic pouch, and sold abroad for much higher prices
America Cuba Bracing for the impact of hurricane Melissa, Cuba has asked motorcyclists with megaphones to alert every corner of the island and dedicated teams are checking no person unable to move remains at home; churches are open as shelters