Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Maduro Pardons Over 100 of His Political Opponents

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pardoned 110 of his estimated 380 jailed or exiled opponents. He did not address the fate of the others.

Michael Ritchie writes about the epic years and his fascination with “El Jefe”, and the unfortunate fact that “the Revolution is over.”

Today’s featured artist is Jorge Drexler from Uruguay with a Tiny Desk performance (2018). Songs: “Movimiento”,“Silencio”,“Asilo”,“Telefonia”

Our photo of the day was taken by Gary Surace at the Havana Cathedral. He used an LG Camera.

Police violently arrest a merchant and steal a roll of Nicaraguan flags on the eve of national holidays; others choose to discontinue sales.

Cuban government policy has put the US dollar back on a pedestal while the CUC takes a dive. Meanwhile, most Cubans have neither one.

Over 100,000 YouTube subscribers follow the cooking indications on Maria Esther Lopez’ program, “My seasoning”.

Today’s featured band is Bandalos Chinos from Argentina with the song “Vamonos de Viaje”. Enjoy our song of the day.

Colombia’s government will participate in the financial restructuring of Avianca airline, offering a loan of up to 370 million dollars…

This photo of the day was taken by our reader Bob Lintjer on the Beach in Grand Haven, Michigan, (USA). He used an LG Stylo +4 camera