Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

The Story of a Cuban Mercenary Recruited by Russia

Francisco García paid nearly $13,000 to a smuggler to take him to Greece, where he now survives on the streets.

Today’s featured artists are Esperanza Spalding (USA) and Leo Genovese (Argentina) performing the Joni Mitchell song “Both Sides Now” live…

HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, July 7, 2025. Trump

Matt Levy from the United States took our photo of the day “Pancho Villa’s Pool”, in Arizona, USA.

Cuba’s Volleyball Federation confirmed it: 12 athletes, one referee, and several coaches were left with their bags packed and uniforms folded.

The film explores themes of “power” and “guilt”, inspired by the “spirit of rebellion” in “Prosas Profanas” by Ruben Darío, says the director.

While many applaud Cuban boxer Andy Cruz’s decision to come back to his homeland to visit family, others attacked him…

I’m wondering about the following: when faced with friends abroad who aren’t Cubans and want to see Cuba, what do I tell them?

The government believes that what matters is not what happens or what people endure to survive, but whether that others find out about it.

One morning last week – I don’t remember if it was Monday or Tuesday – I found myself near the home of an old friend.