Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Can You Land in Jail in Cuba for Protesting on Social Media?

There are many signs now that Cubans can be sent to prison if they publicly express dissent against the government or criticize policies.

Ken Alexander from the United States took our photo of the day: “Bailarina before the Dance” in Havana, Cuba, using his Sony A7R III camera.

“The Cienfuegos hospital continues to have an oxygen deficit. The helicopters on the TV news are symbolic for the need that exists.”

The women being held are “political activists, feminists, academics, journalists, revolutionary commanders, lawyers & human rights advocates”

Today’s featured artist is Larry Harlow from the US, who sadly passed on Friday, with the song “No me Llores” (1972).

Organizations working with women’s empowerment, environmental protection, and public participation in different spheres are targeted.

Irina Echarry from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Mercado Falcon” in Havana, Cuba, using an Olympus EPL6 camera.

In climate news, rain fell instead of snow on Greenland’s summit — which is nearly two miles above sea level — for the first time on record.

On August 6th, Netflix included Vivo, another movie about Cuba, in its trimester movie lineup. It is targeted towards a child audience.

Internal purges, ideological sectarianism & political maneuvering by parties linked to Ortega ate away at the foundations of opposition unity