Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

How is the Vegan Movement Progressing in Cuba?

There are several vegan communities which are building their lifestyle around the conditions that their environment allows for, especially in Havana.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Has Covid-19, He Thought He Was Immune

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for Covid-19. On July 4th he celebrated Independence Day unprotected with the US ambassador.

Canalon de Timbiqui (Colombia) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Canalon de Timbiqui from Colombia with the song “La Churumbela” from the album “Una Sola Raza” (2011).

Brazilian President Bolsonaro Tested for Coronavirus

Bolsonaro had shown symptoms and run a fever before taking a test at military hospital in the capital Brasilia.

Emerging from the Ruins, Cienfuegos, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Emerging from the ruins in Cruces, Cienfuegos, Cuba. By Jesus Fernandez Garnier (Cuba). Camera: Motorola e5 cruise.

Books Pulled from Hong Kong Libraries as New Security Law Takes Effect

Books from pro-democracy activists have been removed from Hong Kong libraries so that they can be reviewed for possible violations of the law…

Corn Island Has No Means of Dealing with Serious Covid-19 Cases

Residents note that the only internist at the hospital was transferred to Bluefields, and there is no one to operate respirators for Covid-19 patients.

Citizen’s Observatory: 2087 Deaths from COVID-19 in Nicaragua

Independent monitoring of the pandemic reports an 8% increase in suspected cases of COVID-19, with 540 new cases in a 7-day period.

La Muchacha (Colombia) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is La Muchacha from Colombia with the song “El Favorcito” from the album “Canciones Crudas” (2020).

Cemetery, Holguin, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Cemetery, Holguin, Cuba. By Ken Jamieson (Canada). Camera: Canon 2600