Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

International News Briefs for Friday, December 12, 2025

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Ecuador Freezes Accounts of Indigenous & Environmental Groups

Ecuadorian authorities have used secret intelligence reports to freeze the bank accounts of Indigenous and environmental organizations.

Luis & Rosa Quartet – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artists are Luis Pousa (Argentina) & Rosa Ines Villegas (Colombia/Francia) y su grupo con la canción “Chan Chan” de Compay Segundo (2024).

Rural Women in Chile Bear Cost of Environmental Backsliding

Rural women in Chile have denounced a strong uptick in the use of dangerous pesticides in the large agro-export businesses.

Machado Is Working Toward a Transition in Venezuela

The Venezuelan leader said her country has already been invaded by Russian and Iranian agents, terrorist groups, and cartels.

Chile’s Presidential Runoff This Sunday December 14th

It seems more plausible that most voters will set aside their reservations about a potential Kast administration and elect him president.

Cuban Political Prisoner Aniette Gonzalez Finally Released

Her “crime” consisted of publishing photos of herself wrapped in the Cuban flag to demand the release of artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara.

International News Briefs for Thursday, December 11, 2025

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Life in the Dark: How Blackouts Fracture Daily Life in Cuba

At 9:00 PM in Havana, the fan stops turning, the television switches off in the middle of a soap opera, and the lamp’s dim glow disappears.

Venezuela: Maria Corina Machado Arrives in Oslo

After 2 a.m. (Norwegian time), the Nobel Peace Prize laureate spent more than 30 minutes with the Venezuelans gathered in the street.