Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Cuba’s Hospitals Run Short on Blood for Operations

Cuban patients not only have the responsibility to get syringes and drugs before surgery. Now, often, a blood donation is a prerequisite.

The court found that they received illegal contributions from Hugo Chávez and Odebrecht to fund their election campaigns.

Rebecca Kroll from the United States took our photo of the day: “Dawn of a Cactu”, in New Mexico, USA.

Today’s featured artist is Argentine saxophonist Gato Barbieri with the song “Merceditas” from his 1973 album “Bolivia”.

Activities in Costa Rica, the United States, and Europe include masses, discussions, public events, and cultural fairs.

A preliminary investigation said that Alonzo covered criminal issues and was investigating criminal groups in the region.

Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on, Thursday, April 17, 2025.

“There’s a real joy because of this festival. It’s a blessing for the people,” said local resident Roberto Verdencia to IPS.

The independent press raises the alarm over the arbitrary detention of two journalists by Cuban State Security.

Mornings will begin with little cloud cover across most of the capital. By late morning, skies will become partly cloudy…