The Impossible Path of Independent Initiatives in Cuba
Recently, I’ve been thinking back on those meetings of the Havana Times collaborators that used to be held in Havana every six months.
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Diaries
On Learned Helplessness in Cuba
It wasn’t long ago that I came across the concept of learned helplessness. I recognized myself in it immediately.
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When a Driver Said – “No charge”
The street was empty, with the bulk of the crowd scattered along the avenue waiting for a collective taxi to take them to their destinations.
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One Good One
In Cuba, it’s common to hear the phrase “Hasta cuándo” (“How much longer?”) uttered as a kind of overused cry for help.
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The Lines in Cuba: A Social Space
It’s not just a line. It’s an open-air popular assembly, a thermometer of scarcity, and a theater of survival.
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The Economy in Cuba: Everyone for Themselves
The average salary hovers around 4,000 Cuban pesos (CUP). ($10 USD) A few years ago, that was enough to get by. Today, it’s a cruel joke.
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Jose Marti in Danger of Deportation
Jose Marti spent more than half his life outside of Cuba, including 15 years in the United States. He never accepted US citizenship.
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Being a Teacher in Cuba: Educating with Empty Hands
The bell rings at a school in Havana, but it doesn’t just announce the start of class — it signals the beginning of another day of endurance.
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I Also Miss Cuba While Living in It
I used to think that missing Cuba was something that only happened to those who left. Today I see that’s not true. I miss my country while living in it.
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Cuba in the Mirror: The Crisis in the Soul of Generations
What is at stake goes beyond scarcity: it’s the emotional memory of an entire society, the trust be-tween generations…
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