Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Niagara Falls Frozen, Ontario, Canada – Photo of the Day

Valerie Love from Canada took our photo of the day: “Niagara Falls frozen”, in Ontario, Canada.

Mexico Cancels Oil Shipment Bound for Cuba

Pemex’s decision comes amid a US government campaign to completely cut off fuel supplies to the Island.

The Country of the Sigüaraya

In Cuban folklore it is attributed to Changó, the orisha who, through syncretism, is identified with Saint Barbara.

International News Briefs for Tuesday, January 27, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Elections this Sunday, February 1, in Costa Rica

What we know is that this advantage comes mainly from converting undecided voters into supporters of Fernandez.

Is Cuba Really on the Path Toward Decentralization?

The decree, as is common in some Cuban laws, is not specific on key concepts such as gradualness, stages, exceptionality, resources,” etc.

Ortega: The Americas Longest-Serving 21st Century Dictator

External pressure or internal fracture could remove him from power, but only a strong democratic opposition, without a police state, could open a transition.

Nicaragua and Spain Engage in Diplomatic Clash

Diplomatic tensions between the two countries have been constant in recent years, but until now they had not expelled their ambassadors.

International News Briefs for Monday, January 26, 2026

We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Cuban President Diaz-Canel Oversees Military Preparations

The boastful rhetoric contrasts with the obsolete weaponry shown on national TV, which many can’t watch anyway because of the long blackouts.