Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

The Rise and Fall of a Cuban Think Tank

We are now marking 15 years since that repressive act which spelled the end to the boldest and most competent center for social research that existed in Cuba after 1959.

Ecuador Catholics Want Bishop Removed

The appointment of an ultra-conservative priest as apostolic administrator of the diocese of Sucumbíos, in northeastern Ecuador, triggered open rebellion among a large proportion of the area’s Catholics, with the support of civil society organizations and even of President Rafael Correa himself.

A Cuban’s Look at the Internet and Socialism

It’s known that hegemonic interests manipulate information on conflicts of every nature; but it’s also known that each person reacts to such information according to their interests, vision and convictions. The more cultured, free, democratic and socialized a society is, the better it can face the challenges of international networks.

Don’t Fret and Enjoy the Games

It’s sad to think that only because a certain team will not be in the playoffs, hundreds of thousands of Cubans want to hear nothing more about baseball.

Cuba Has New Economy Minister and Reform Boss

Until yesterday Cuba had an Economy and Planning minister who was also in charge of implementing the reforms in the country’s struggling economy. Now the government of Raul Castro has decided the job should be separated.

Cuba-Swedish Music Festival Begins

This weekend, people in Havana will be able to enjoy hip-hop, house, rock, pop, reggae, Swedish traditional rhythms, electronic music and Cuban music. The place: Los jardines de La Tropical. The reason: “The Peace and Love Festival.”

Jordan Protest Turns Violent

The organizers, a collection of youth groups, called themselves the 24 March movement, and planned to stay in the roundabout until their demands for political reform are met, despite some 60 being injured and several hospitalized on the first day as a result of attacks by pro-government supporters throwing rocks and pieces of concrete.

Jimmy Carter Returning to Cuba

US President Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) will make his second trip to Cuba starting Monday, March 28. Carter and his wife Rosalynn plan to be in Cuba for three days and are scheduled to meet with President Raul Castro and other Cuban officials.

Bjarkman Rates Cuba Playoff Teams

It would seem to be the ideal championship matchup made in Baseball Heaven: fence-busting Cienfuegos versus equally explosive Granma, with home runs flying over the outfield fences of 5 de Septiembre and Mártires de Barbados stadiums and Elephant and Stallion pitchers repeatedly ducking for cover.

Sugar Mill Delays Endanger Harvest

The production delay in nine of the 39 sugar mills grinding in the current sugar harvest could endanger the results of this campaign, Cuba’s reported IPS. Despite the government’s investments, the breakages, production interruptions and organizational deficiencies have caused the poor yields of these sugar factories.