Street Blocked by a Family
Not long ago, a Havana family decided to block a street with their belongings in a protest against the government’s failure to …
Brave Women
Catalina Pereira drives a worn down Fiat 125 down the streets of Havana. She is a humble woman of big stature. She …
Cuba, A Disaster Far from Typical
The parade of recovery initiatives launched after Hurricane Irma hit Cuba would make a good script for any type of surrealist work. …
Raúl’s Hypocrisy About the Cuban Press
Unlike his late brother, Raúl Castro doesn’t seem to be keen on travelling to places to meet common people and allow them …
Cubans Coping with the Absurdity of Two Currencies
Manolo Cordoví agreed to tell us about his last experience with the money he earns as a street vendor, selling whatever there …
One drastic cut and various promises
On the 1st August 2017, the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba (Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba) published Resolution …
The man who has always ruled
As he has always ruled with his brother, Raúl Castro did not need to wait for power. Instead, he preferred to walk …
A Nation Constantly Burdened with Debt
Getting into debt is one of the most shameful situations one can ever be faced with. Yet, it constitutes a part of …
Growing Conflict over the Division of the Sea
The war waged over the sea around Havana is not a result of a conflict between nations. It’s a dispute among local …
Changes in Transport
Over the last few days, the inhabitants of Havana have seen a higher number of buses circulating through the city. This has …