Author: Safie M. Gonzalez

Just over eight years ago, I had the chance to go and visit Cayo Santa Maria, thanks to some friends of friends who live in another country.

Despite being over 30 , I always loved cartoons. Many complained about the “Russian cartoons”, but to tell you the truth, I really liked them.

Medicine is one thing that can’t be found anywhere, for a while now. Going to a drugstore and getting medicine is a titanic task.

The State continues to bet everything on citizens exercizing common sense, and believe me, this is something the majority don’t have.

This happened to my uncle. He was upset because of those unprincipled people trying to steal the money some of us work so hard to get.

These Christmas holidays will be very sad for my family. At the beginning of the year, my maternal grandfather passed away at 90.

Cuba has suffered changes for over 60 years, but few of them have benefited the general population, despite we’ve always been told otherwise.

Diana’s story is perhaps one of many. However, my family and I have experienced it firsthand and suffered as a result… she is our neighbor.

People were standing in line since the early morning. It rained at times with nowhere to shelter. We were like stray dogs waiting for a bone.