Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

The Light Against Sadness

I have a lightbulb that sometimes flickers, and I still can’t bring myself to throw it out. A new one would cost 500 pesos.

Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, July 14, 2025.

OVI Perez Sanchez from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Mercy”, in Villa Clara, Cuba.

Today’s featured artist is saxophonist Donald Harrison from the USA performing the song “New Hope” off his 1997 album Nouveau Swing.

A friend lent me the autobiographical book Nina Berberova, published by Circe in Spanish. The Italics Are Mine in English).

“When my youngest grandson was born, they said they’d give us a place to move. That boy is now turning 26, and nothing,” Teresa recalled.

Many who have left the country, besides being physically broken, did so to spare their families further anguish and prevent retaliation.

The initiative aims to empower youth, steering them from uncertain paths and guiding them toward clear, healthy personal goals. (26 photos)

Mel Bowie from Canada took our photo of the day: “A Day in the Life”, in Havana, Cuba.

For decades, Canada is the country with more of its citizens visiting Cuba, especially during the cold months up north.