Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Yelfris Valdes – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Cuban trumpet player Yelfris Valdes with the song “Carmen” from the album “For The Ones…” (2019).

Uncertainty regarding the outcome of the US presidential election on November 3, remains a matter of great concern for most Cubans.

The Venezuelan government arrested journalist and opposition activist Roland Carreno, the attorney general confirmed late on Tuesday.

Our photo of the day: El Marey in Madruga, Mayabeque, Cuba, was taken by Vivienne Putt (Canada). Camera: Canon PowerShot.

Three prominent members of the Civic Alliance opposition group were pushed and struck by Daniel Ortega’s riot squad members.

In Thailand, protests are continuing, demanding the resignation of the prime minister, who was installed after a 2014 coup.

On the corner of Gertrudris and Revolución streets, in the Havana neighborhood of Sevillano, there is a farmhouse-style 1919 construction.

The need to put food on the table has once again put catfish consumption at the heart of this debate. It’s a cheap option for Cubans

Daniel Ortega pretends to be the big anti-imperalist. So why doesn’t Ortega rant against CAFTA, US investments, or IDB and World Bank loans?

Today’s featured artists are Papi Oviedo from Cuba and Papa Noel from the DR Congo with the song “Juliana” (2002).