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Damarys Maldonado, new co-CEO of Coprova
20 March 2026
The Cuban woman previously worked at Havana House, the Habanos exclusive distributor in Canada. She succeeds Enrique Babot. Damarys Maldonado is the new co-CEO of Coprova, alongside Antoine Bathie. The Cuban national took up her position at the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in France in early 2026, succeeding Enrique Babot, who returned to Habanos S.A.’s headquarters in Havana
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Bank ‘De-Risking’ Hits European Habanos Distributors
18 March 2026
Several European Habanos distributors have had their bank accounts closed in recent weeks, according to our sources. Although Chen Zhi is not officially sanctioned on the Continent, several European Habanos distributors have in recent weeks faced banking restrictions, including outright account closures. According to our sources, Laguito 1492 (Benelux) and Fifth Avenue (Germany, Austria, Poland) have had their bank
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Cuba: 2026 harvest up in the Vuelta Abajo
17 March 2026
More than 11,000 hectares of tobacco will be harvested. This is better than last year but less than the initial target of 14,000 hectares. The 2025-2026 tobacco season in Vuelta Abajo province has ended with 11,426 hectares planted, according to Cuban press reports citing officials from the state-owned company Tabacuba. This figure, a slight increase compared to the previous
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Le Hoyo de San Luís available in Germany
10 March 2026
This grand robusto joins the regular catalogue of Hoyo de Monterrey, one of the six global brands of Habanos S.A. Premiered on November 12th in Saarbrücken, western Germany, the Hoyo de Montrerrey Le Hoyo de San Luís, a new addition to the brand’s regular catalog, is finally available in stores across the country, announces Fifth Avenue Trading, the exclusive distributor
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Juan López Selección Cubana, new edition reserved for the Cuban domestic market
9 March 2026
This grand robusto is available only in shops on the island, Habanos S.A. tells L’Amateur. The Juan López Seleccion Cubana ER Cuba 2023 is the new limited edition reserved for the Cuban domestic market. It was presented in Havana on January 31st and is available in stores across the island since early March, according to Habanos S.A. It is
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Chen Zhi: Tabacalera SLU places itself under judicial protection
3 March 2026
Meanwhile, liquidation proceedings are underway in the British Virgin Islands to lead to a final dissociation of Chen Zhi. Tabacalera SLU has filed for “pre-insolvency” (pre-concourso) in Spain, a step it describes as strictly preventative and intended to “protect the company’s day-to-day operations and ensure business continuity .” According to sources within the company’s communications team, this decision is
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In Spain, a special edition for the 160th anniversary of Hoyo de Monterrey
2 March 2026
Classic Hoyo de Río Seco offered in special packaging to celebrate the event. Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Río Seco 160th Anniversary is a special edition created for the Spanish market to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Hoyo de Monterrey brand, one of the six “global brands” in the Cuban catalog. The Hoyo de Monterrey brand owes
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Arnaldo Vichot, former master blender at Partagás passed away
19 February 2026
He received the Habanos Award (Production category) in 2014 for his entire career. Photo of Arnaldo Vichot Rojo published on February 19, 2026 on Tabacuba’s Facebook page Arnaldo Vichot Rojo, former master blender at the Partagás factory, has died, the state-owned Tabacuba group announced. “It is with deep respect and great admiration that we bid farewell to Arnaldo Vichot
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Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills Reserva Cosecha 2019 available in France
18 February 2026
Made of tobaccos aged for at least three years, this special edition is offered in sets of three units. Announced at the 2024 Festival del Habano, the Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills Reserva Cosecha 2019 is now available in French cigar shops, according to Coprova, the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in France. The Reserva program was created in
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Two new Romeo y Julieta released in Switzerland
17 February 2026
Romeo y Julieta Amantes and Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills Reserva Cosecha 2019 are available from today in the La Casa del Habano franchises of the Swiss Confederation. Two new Romeo y Julieta cigars are arriving at La Casa del Habano (LCDH) franchises in Switzerland. The Romeo y Julieta Amantes, celebrating the brand’s 150th anniversary, is presented in a
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Punch Princesas LE 2025 already available in Andorra
16 February 2026
The limited edition celebrating the brand’s 185th anniversary is available in the principality just two months after its launch. Just two months after its global launch in Cyprus, the Punch Princesas limited edition 2025 is now available in Andorra. Presented in boxes of 20, this grand robusto (135 mm x 50) celebrates the brand’s 185th anniversary. In the principality,
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Habanos S.A. confirms a “postponement” of the 2026 Festival
14 February 2026
Official confirmation. The Organizing Committee of the Habano Festival announces a “postponement” of the 2026 edition. A new date “will be announced in a timely manner.” Official confirmation of the information published by L’Amateur earlier today. The 2026 Festival del Habano, initially scheduled for February 23-27, has been postponed “with the aim of preserving the highest standards of quality,
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BREAKING NEWS: The 2026 Habanos Festival postponed to a later date
14 February 2026
The event was scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27 in Cuba. It will be rescheduled, according to multiple sources. The 2026 Habanos Festival will be postponed, according to concordant sources, although Habanos S.A. has not yet made an official announcement. The event was scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27 in Cuba. However, the island
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Por Larrañaga Ignacios, a regional edition available next week in Belgium and Luxembourg
11 February 2026
This is the first time this historic brand has been used for a “Belux” regional edition. The Por Larrañaga Ignacios RE Belgium-Luxembourg 2023 will be available starting next week at La Casa del Habano (LCDH) franchises in both countries, announces Laguito 1492, the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in the Benelux region. This is a grand robusto (150 mm x
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In London, JJ Fox pulls out his new Irish cigar
11 February 2026
Originally intended for Ireland, Punch Nectares N° 50 RE Ireland is now also available in the prestigious shop in the British capital. Rob Fox, owner of JJ Fox, welcomes attendees to the launch party With the rain pouring down outside, the shop feels like a refuge where, once dry, guests eagerly light up a cigar and greet acquaintances around the
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The first BHK 58s will soon be available in Switzerland
22 January 2026
The new Cohiba Behike BHK 58 is presented in a commemorative box along with the three other representatives of Habanos S.A.’s most prestigious line. Get your credit card ready! The first Cohiba Behike BHK 58 cigars will be available from February 3rd at La Casa del Habano franchises in Switzerland, announces Intertabak AG, the distributor of Cuban cigars in
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Ramon Allones Casino, the first Habanos regional edition for Monaco
21 January 2026
The principality will host its first regional edition “in the coming weeks”. For the first time since the program’s inception at Habanos S.A., the small principality of Monaco will receive a regional edition. The Ramon Allones Casino RE Monaco 2025 will be launched “in the coming weeks,” announced Philippe Gatti, Director of the Régie monégasque des Tabacs (the local
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Quai d’Orsay Especial d’Orsay now available in France
21 January 2026
The cigar celebrates 50 years of the “French” brand. It is available in commemorative boxes of 5 units. Announced at the 24th Festival del Habano, the Quai d’Orsay Especial d’Orsay (153 mm x 53, sobresalientes) is now available in France, according to Coprova, the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars. This cigar celebrates the 50th anniversary of the brand, created
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