Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

PAHO Urges the Nicaraguan Gov. to Allow Access to the Covid-19 Deceased

“It is very important that families have access to their loved ones, particularly at that moment,” explained doctor Ciro Ugarte, PAHO Director of Emergencies.

Los Tetas (Chile) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Chilean funk band Los Tetas with the song “Corazon de Sandia” from the album “Mama Funk” (1995).

Havana Weather for July 2-8

Expect hot humid days with afternoon showers in the Cuban capital.

British Court Denies Maduro Access to Billion-Dollar Venezuelan Gold Deposit

Britain’s High Court on Thursday denied Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s central bank access to gold worth a reported 1 billion dollars.

Journalist and Cameraman Murdered in Honduras

A journalist and a cameraman were killed in the Honduran town of La Ceiba, in the north of the Central American country, by a group of armed men.

Havana Lifts Quarantine as Cuba Experiments a New “Normal”

The Cuban gov. said that quarantine measures in Havana would be lifted and the rest of the country would move into the second phase of recovery.

Golden, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Golden, Havana, Cuba. By Norio Hattori (Japon). Camera: Fujifilm XT-2

Child Marriage in Latin America and Cuba

While a group of countries have been ammending their legislation, figures prove that a lot more needs to be done than just passing laws.

Coronavirus-Hit Brazil Bans Most Foreigners for 30 days

Brazil will restrict the entry of foreigners for 30 days due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Bolsonaro government has announced.

Hundreds of Protesters Arrested in Hong Kong as New Security Law Goes into Effect

Officials banned an annual pro-democracy march, arresting at least 200 unauthorized protesters under a controversial new security law.