Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

World Cup Kicks Off in Shadow of Qatar’s Human Rights, Labor Abuses

Thousands of migrant workers have died in the dozen years since Qatar won the right to host this year’s World Cup.

November 15th, marked 81 and 60 days respectively since the last time the political prisoners were seen or heard from.

Made up of 16 women, the Futuro group based in Guanabacoa promotes dance as a means to contribute to healthy aging.

Today’s featured artist is Diana Fuentes from Cuba with the song “Sera Sol” (2013). Submitted by Stephen Boka from Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.

Dennis Murphy from Nicaragua took our photo of the day: “Jiquilillo Beach”, in Chinandega, Nicaragua.

The Ortega regime sentenced him to eight years in prison and although he is under house arrest, he has not been examined by doctors.

The high temperatures will range between 28 and 30°C (82 and 86 F), and the lows between 20 and 22°C (68 and 72 F).

In Iran, women and youth-led protests continue two months after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in police custody.

Margareta Turos from Hungary took our photo of the day: “Another Havana, Cuba”.

The right thing would be to condemn every form of violence, both from the State when this is the case, as well as from society as a whole.