Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

A Story of Legacy and Abandonment in Bejucal, Cuba

The City of Children was founded in the 1950s by the Catholic priest Ismael Teste, who served in Bejucal. (30 photos)

On Friday, the US military buildup in the Caribbean Sea continued, in the midst of tensions with the Venezuelan government.

Many Cuban families cook in the hallways, using charcoal or wood, making them so smoky it’s hard to breathe.

Our featured artist is Eddie Palmieri from the US, of Puerto Rican heritage, with the song “Cafe” from the album “Echando Pa’lante” (1964).

With the evolution and diversification of new illicit markets the criminal networks are challenging the survival of democratic institutions.

Gary Rosenfeld from the United States took our photo of the day: “Farmer on His Land”, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba

Homes where citizens will be interviewed are pre-selected in areas known to have state workers and Sandinista families.

While Washington maintains that the goal is to fight drug trafficking, the Maduro government in Venezuela warned of an “imperialist threat.”

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, August 29, 2025.

The 10-year-old girl suffered the cancellation of the visit after long hours of waiting and new pressures against the political prisoner.