Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Cuba Lifts Restrictions on Essential Goods Brought in by Travelers

The Cuban gov. did a policy about face and announced it will allow travelers to bring in unlimited food, medicine and hygiene products.

The right of journalists, both foreign and domestic, to exercise their professional responsibilities is being flagrantly violated in Cuba.

The repressive escalation of the Ortega-Murillo regime targets the country’s independent press, sending may reporters into exile.

Today’s featured band is Le Coq All Stars from the US with percussionist Alex Acuña from Peru) with their version of “Afro Blue” (2021).

Report on violations of press freedom includes 44 denunciations in June & warns that the government tries to impose an “information blackout”

John Dalebozik from Canada took our photo of the day: “Fishing for the Sun” in Matanzas, Cuba. He used his Canon T6i camera.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s personal lawyer Frederick Wassef sent a lengthy threatening text message to journalist Juliana Dal Piva.

Ortega and Murillo are examples of one-time revolutionaries who hide behind their rhetoric as they abandon service to achieve personal gain.

Climate activists from the Sunrise Movement are organizing rallies and 24-hour sit-ins at California Senator Dianne Feinstein’s offices…

We bring you an interview with Belly of the Beast report Daniel Montero who has been covering the protests and government response in Havana.