Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Eggs Have Become Golden for Cuba’s Retirees

Eggs cost 3,500 pesos per carton of 30 on the informal market. Most retirees receive pensions of less that 2,000 pesos a month (under $7 USD)

The sale of medicines and the purchase of foreign currency, all informal, happen in plain sight of the police.

The Cienfuegos newspaper 5 de Septiembre mentions the figures published in the independent press, without giving credit

Since the official Cuban TV programs & newspapers have totally ignored the case, nobody seems to know about the news, so let’s remind them.

Today’s featured artist is Tomas R. Einarsson from Iceland with the song “Daiquiri” from the album “Havana” (2004).

Ovi P. Sanchez from the United States took our photo of the day: “Hard Rock Café”, in Buffalo, New York.

Marches, demonstrations, and artistic and religious presentations form part of the commemorative activities in Costa Rica, the USA & Europe.

The goal is to raise awareness and demand an end to imprisonment for political reasons amid the increasing repression in the region.

The worst dictatorship in Latin America sets itself up as Germany’s accuser and a shining light for Palestinians.

“This is the third cook I’ve lost since I opened,” says the woman, who owns a shop specializing in breads, desserts and cookies.