Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Cuban journalist barred from leaving home

Journalist Luz Escobar suffers an undeclared house arrest since Dec. 4th enforced by Cuban State Security to prevent independent reporting.

Today’s featured band is Bobby Rodriguez and La Compania, with the song “Divina Nina” from the album “The Force of the ’80s” (1981).

A lot of controversy has been stirred up recently about Day Zero, announced Thursday night as January 1, 2021.

Carlos Pavon has been demanding justice for his son Richard for two years and 8 months. He was the first protester killed in April 2018.

Today’s featured band is Los Dioni from Venezuela with the song “Jamaica ska” (c.1968). Remember to send us your favorite tunes.

I’ve been hunting around for the first advert, poster, leaflet or any other resource that is used to give the good wishes for the new year.

Our photo of the day: “Kitty in Kotor, Montenegro”, was taken by Havana Times reader Jim Jamieson (Canada). Camera: Canon 2600

Here is our weather forecast for Havana during the 7-day period December 10-16. The days will be relatively cool with low humidity.

In eastern Afghanistan, gunmen shot and killed television journalist Malalai Maiwand. She was on her way to work in the city of Jalalabad.

Ortega is currently holding 109 political prisoners. Their relatives continue demanding their freedom and respect for their human rights.