Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Airto – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Brazilian percussionist Airto with the song “Mãe Cambina” from the album “Identity” (1975)

The government has taken advantage of the July 11 protests to lock up hundreds of Cuban citizens. Luis Manuel Otero demands their release.

Dan Segal from the United States took our photo of the day: “Friendly Vendor” in Trinidad, Cuba.

A judge has ended an injunction granted to logging company Teal-Jones, used to crack down on activists at the Fairy Creek watershed blockade.

The evolution of a project like El Toque is the story of a group of Cubans who have seized unique opportunities and run with it.

Univision correspondent Tifani Roberts and the owner of Radio Dario explain the necessary new practice: “anonymous resistance journalism.”

In the Atlantic, neither the powerful hurricane Sam or Tropical Storm Victor are forecast to affect Cuba or the Caribbean region.

Today’s featured band is Los Blacanguay from Peru with the song “Muevete” (1973).

The measure, though not binding, would see the municipal government buy back housing from powerful landlords or real estate companies…

Cuba had the second most migrants (10,742) who have crossed into Panama through the Darien jungle in the first eight months of 2021.