Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

International News Briefs for Monday, November 3, 2025

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Flooding in the Cauto Valley has left communities isolated and exposed the fragility of infrastructure in eastern Cuba.

The sudden closure of several Chinese businesses in Managua and Masaya has raised suspicions among economists.

Former Nicaraguan political prisoner Kevin Solís reported being the victim of an attack in Spain, where he has lived as a refugee since 2024.

The historic conviction of Jair Bolsonaro and the military for the attempted coup in 2023 has not stopped those who supported it…

It seems they want to repeat the story: that a top government official does whatever he pleases while his superiors know nothing.

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.

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

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

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