Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

What the Russians Brought to Havana – Photo of the Day

What the Russians brought, Havana, Cuba. By Judith Llanio (Cuba-USA). Camera: Canon EOS 1 100D

This U.K. Whistleblower Almost Stopped the Iraq Invasion of 2003

In 2003, Katharine Gun, a young specialist working for Britain’s Government Communications Headquarters, exposed a highly confidential memo that revealed the United States’ collaboration with Britain in collecting sensitive information on United Nations Security Council members in order to pressure them into supporting the Iraq invasion.

Carlos Mejia Godoy’s Second Letter to Daniel Ortega

Daniel: One year ago, you appeared on television talking about peace and love; and in that same moment, without your batting an eye, your assassins were attacking with lethal weapons the UNAN university students seeking refuge in the Church of Divine Mercy (Iglesia de la Divina Misericordia).

Pastors for Peace and Cuba: Political Propaganda Disguised as Humanitarianism

Once again, Pastors for Peace have gone on their Caravan to Cuba. They have done this 30 times before, ever since 1992. More than a humanitarian mission, the propaganda organization has a very clear objective: to seek out new followers and disseminate an idyllic image of the Cuban regime.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Nicaragua to Boost Ortega

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamad Javad Zarif was welcomed on Sunday at the Managua airport by President Daniel Ortega’s son and government investments representative Laureano Ortega and the Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada.

Commentary on the Big Salary Increase Coming for Cubans

As we have previously reported the Cuban government has announced a significant salary increase for State employees, the first one in many years. It is scheduled to take effect in August. What at first glance sould bring joy, faces skepticism among many of those to benefit from the wage hike.

Inside the Chevy, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Inside the Chevy, Havana, Cuba. By Vincent Wong (Vancouver, Canada). Camera: Canon M5

Impunity Won’t Work This Time for Nicaragua

Don Alvaro has the dark skin of people from Masaya, a thin beard of several days, graying, and a sad look, desolate look, like the one that have those who have lost the most precious thing in their lives. He survives in exile; he is a casualty of impunity.

International Timba Forever Festival in Havana Aug. 2-4

The details were recently announced on the International Timba Forever Festival, which takes place in various locations in the Cuban capital from August 2 to 4.

Ortega Says No to Dialogue, Clings to Power through 2021

Commander Daniel Ortega closed the doors Friday to the national dialogue with the Civic Alliance, while reiterating that he is not willing to hold early elections. Instead, the Sandinista strongman emphasized that he will be stay in power at least until after the November 2021 elections, in defiance of the sanctions and the international community.