Pedro Morejón, Author at Havana Times

A Legend from the Pinar del Rio Countryside

Rural Cuba has stories which, if compiled into a book of fables, would be called “Cuban rural mythology”. They are about peasants, especially, the elderly.

Our so-called “Revolutionary” Sports

Using so much manipulation, they try to hide an obvious injustice: Human exploitation for man’s propaganda agenda…

The Rookie Fisherman

For a few weeks now, the idea of going out and fishing has been constantly floating around my mind. Finally I did. Read what happened.

Cuba is Where Reality Beats Fiction

Pinar del Rio city is stirring amid a hive of people who chase after essential items. Chances of becoming infected with Covid-19 isn’t people’s top concern.

The Hard Job of Being a Coalman

With the pandemic and economic crisis, charcoal for cooking continues to be in high demand today, in spite of gas stoves or electric cookers and stoves.

Now Is Not a Good Time

What happened with the phones didn’t come as a surprise. I went to watch one of the meetings when they would tell locals who was going to get one.

Please Don’t Sell Us Any More Promises

I have to admit, I was left quite surprised. In spite of so many decades of promises and upbeat speeches, I still haven’t lost the ability to be amazed.

Mamut Hunters and Life in Cuba

Eating breakfast is alien to many Cubans. Or maybe I’m wrong, a cup of coffee could be considered breakfast.

Protest in the Pinar del Rio Town of San Diego de los Baños

Their complaints are founded upon the alleged risk that this elderly group could pose to the health of the town’s residents.

Puerta de Golpe – a Dark Town

I live in Puerta de Golpe, Pinar del Rio, as you will have read in my other articles. The town is located 15 km to the east of the provincial capital.