Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Arlindo Cruz – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Arlindo Cruz from Brazil with the song “Meu Lugar” from the album “Sambista Perfeito” (2007).

What has the UN Fact-Finding Mission to determine and document the existence of crimes against humanity in Venezuela found?

In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega’s jailers are punishing his political prisoners for going on a hunger strike to protest their illegal detention.

Our photo of the day: Street in Rancho Veloz, Villa Clara, Cuba, was taken by Evan Trickett (USA). Camera: Google Pixel.

Foregin Reporters talk about the danger they are facing covering the US elections and protests. From the Committee to Protect Journalists.

The OAS General Assembly holds its annual meeting on Oct. 20-21. This event should awaken the interest of the majority of Nicaraguans.

In Bolivia, Evo Morales’ MAS Party is set for outright victory in Sunday’s presidential elections. Their candidate is Luis Arce.

Today’s featured band is Ife from Puerto Rico with an NPR Tiny Desk Concert (2018). Remember to send in your favorites to Song of the Day.

Our photo of the day: “The Jump, Havana, Cuba”, was taken by Anna LIthander from Sweden with her Fuji Xt3 camera.

The presidential election has become a contentious issue for the community of Venezuelans in the USA. Could their vote make a difference.