HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) -- Synonymous with Cuba, just like Castro and Che Guevara, cigars are revered by connoisseurs and part of the country's political landscape. Since the U.S. trade embargo was imposed ...

Cuban cigars, long a sign of luxury, are increasing their sales even as the global economy struggles. At a convention in Cuba, cigar-makers show how they are adapting to the times. Havana's sprawling ...