Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Cuba Gov. Puts its Cards on the Table

With the publication of the “Guidelines of Economic and Social Policy,” the government headed by President Raul Castro has finally shown its cards. The document explains to the public where the country is going and what model the leadership seeks to build.

Cuba Prep Meeting for Discussion on Economic Changes

A national seminar began in Cuba yesterday for political leaders and economists from around the country in preparation for a nationwide discussion on the Communist Party and government´s proposals for economic and social policies for the country.

Chavez Leaves Cuba after 3-Day Visit

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez departed Cuba on Wednesday evening after a three-day visit to the Caribbean island to celebrate 10 years of cooperation between Cuba and Venezuela and make plans for the coming decade.

Street Sweeper

Spot Eight Differences: Street Sweeper

Cuba Charts Economic Future

Cuba will develop its socialist economy relying on integration with friendly countries, accepting foreign capital as a complement to national investment, using its human capital efficiently and increasing high added value production, according to draft guidelines to be discussed by society at large.

With All Respect to Dogs

Things happen to Jaime that I’d find highly improbable if I too didn’t live in Cuba. This is not the first time that I’m recounting one of his adventures in Havana Times. What I’m going to share on this occasion is what happened to him on October 14th; in fact, it was the afternoon that tropical depression Paula swept across our capital.

Few Big Fish Land in US Immigration Dragnet

Putting local police on the “front lines” of immigration enforcement is distracting federal agencies from their objectives by turning over people with no criminal history, or those who have committed minor or non-violent crimes, and setting them on a course toward unnecessary deportation.