Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Private Cafeterias Are Near the Brink in Cienfuegos, Cuba

Some entrepreneurs are experiencing “the most difficult times since they’ve been in business”.

Here are the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday February 3, 2025.

And how the lack of government transparency gives us the right to speculate on what really happened with the top official.

It is a reflection of the intentional neglect of a part of Cuba’s history that does not fit into the official narrative. (20 photos)

The big question is whether this financial blockade will accelerate real change in Cuba or if the regime will, once again, adapt and survive.

Light is the raw material of photography. One can create images that contrast highly illuminated areas with completely dark ones. (16 photos)

Today’s featured group is Chico Trujillo, a Chilean New cumbia band. The song Gran Pecador is the title track of their 2012 album.

The United States imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods (except oil) and 10% on Chinese products.

“There’ll be consequences for countries who don’t accept the deportees,” warns Mauricio Claver-Carone, US Special Envoy to Latin America.

Gilberto Ramirez Pinheiro from the USA took our photo of the day: “Highland Cemetery”, in Kentucky, USA