Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Cuba’s Command & Control Model

Very few people know that everything people see in Cuba first passes through the Communist Party’s Ideological Department’s filter.

Portrait, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Portrait, Havana, Cuba. Our photo of the day was taken by Brid Leahy (Ireland). Camera: Samsung Galaxy S10

Honduran Environmentalist Assassinated

Arnold Morazán was reportedly one of 32 Honduran water defenders targeted and criminalized for protesting an open-pit mine.

Ortega-Dominated Legislature Passes “Foreign Agents Law”

The Sandinista deputies approved a law today that segregates Nicaraguans into two groups: “true citizens” and foreign agents.

Havana Weather for October 15-21

Here’s our 7-day weather forecast for Havana. Warm days will continue with isolated clouds and some showers in the afternoon.

Invitation: Encounter with Margaret Randall & Gioconda Belli

Here’s a personal invitation from Randall and flyers about both the discussion on her archives and memoirs and the public conversation with Gioconda Belli.

Cuba Reopens Varadero Beaches to Tourists

Cuba’s most important tourist beaches on reopened to international visitors in Varadero. Foreign visitors will be tested for Covid-19

Leticia Estrada – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Leticia Estrada singing with La Orquesta de Alex Tovar from Colombia with the song “Tengo una debilidad” (1973).

How I Got Covid-19: Community Spread in Nicaragua

How I Got Covid-19: “I don’t know exactly who gave me COVID-19, but I do know where and what day I got it.”

Farmer in Viñales, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Farmer in Vinales, Cuba. Our photo of the day was taken by Dan Segal (USA). Camera: Canon PowerShot SX530 HS