Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Frida’s Surviving Student Painter Guillermo Monroy Turns 102

“I always have new ideas, but when I am working, I do what the painting asks of me, like a water spring that flows slowly.”

International News Briefs for Friday, January 16, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Neither Maduro nor Trump

They are so similar. Donald Trump and Nicolas Maduro have gigantic egos and believe themselves invincible.

Cuban Journalist Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Protesting

Five other people were sentenced for the same events, two of them to eight and seven years, respectively.

Fabiano do Nascimento and Shin Sasakubo – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artists are Fabiano do Nascimento (Brazil) and Shin Sasakubo (Japan) with the song “Após a Tempestade” from “Harmonicos” (2024).

Maria Corina Highlights Venezuela’s Potential as a US Ally

Machado insisted on the need to rebuild institutions, respect human rights, guarantee freedom of expression, the rule of law, and a new authentic electoral process.

Profitable Violence USA: The Border Industrial Complex

In 2025, a dramatic increase in contracts to private industry correlates with increasing violence committed by border and immigration police.

Niagara Falls in Winter, Ontario, Canada – Photo of the Day

Valerie Love from Canada took our photo of the day: “Niagara Falls in Winter”, in Ontario, Canada.

International News Briefs for Thursday, January 15, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Trump to Lunch Today in Private with Maria Corina Machado

Acting president Delcy Rodriguez, described by Trump as a “fantastic person,” announced a new political moment in Venezuela on Wednesday.