Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Different Takes on Cuban Emigration

I say this from my own experience. I am part of this diverse, contradictory emigrant community shaped by personal history.

Our featured artists are US drummer Akira Tana with vocalist Carla Helmbrecht (US) and their recording of “Love Dance” on JazzaNova (2018).

While heading back home from the dentist’s office, I decided to go by the center to get a few things done, like buying soap for example.

Tom McGory from Canada took our photo of the day: “Busy as a Bee”, in Ontario, Canada.

Their market is dollarized stores, tourist hotels, and warehouses controlled by the Cuban military conglomerate GAESA.

Since I grew up in a family torn apart by exile, from early on I’ve heard that emigrating is the only way to prosper without losing your soul.

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, August 4, 2025.

Justino Jarquín, known for his participation in the 2018 university resistance, died in exile in the USA on August 2 at the age of 28.

The shortage of water, food, and basic services, especially in the rural areas, sparked another popular protest on Saturday.

Petals that resemble brushstrokes of oil paint, textures you feel with your eyes, colors that tell the story of an exuberant land. (16 photos)