Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Being a Teacher in Cuba: Educating with Empty Hands

The bell rings at a school in Havana, but it doesn’t just announce the start of class — it signals the beginning of another day of endurance.

Trip in a Submarine, Cozumel, Mexico – Photo of the Day

Tom McGory de Canada took our photo of the day: “Trip in a Submarine”, in Cozumel, Mexico.

Ceú – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Brazilian vocalist Ceú in a recent live Tiny Desk Brazil performance, from October 28, 2025.

Cuba: Government Finally Charges Ex-Minister Alejandro Gil

Detained in a secret location since March 2024, the ex-Minister of Economy & Finance was one of president Diaz-Canel’s most trusted officials.

I Also Miss Cuba While Living in It

I used to think that missing Cuba was something that only happened to those who left. Today I see that’s not true. I miss my country while living in it.

Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran killed in Durango

“Journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán’s shocking killing reaffirms Mexico’s status as the deadliest country for reporters in the Américas.”

When Ideas Win Hearts but Parties Push People Away

Many people in Chile and Latin America share left-wing ideas but feel an emotional rejection toward the parties that promote them.

More Than 130 Killed in Police Operation in Rio de Janeiro

With this grim increase, the Rio de Janeiro police operation has become the deadliest in Brazil’s history.

Groceries in Cuba and the Empty Bottle of Oil

For decades in Cuba, the standard food rations served as a safety net during times of economic turmoil like this.

International News Briefs for Friday, October 31, 2025

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, October 31, 2025.