Inspectors Fine Garage Sale Vendors in Havana
A sign that, only a few days ago, was advertising a garage sale on 26th Street in Havana suddenly disappeared, leaving customers to wonder…
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Business & Economy
Housing in Cuba: Collapses, Temporary Shelters, & Hurricanes
Buildings that previously needed to be demolished or rebuilt from the foundations up, have ended up in ruins, especially in the capital.
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Adriana’s Nicaraguan Food Opens Doors for Her in the USA
From a family of cooks, the chef was forced to leave Nicaragua. Now she makes traditional Nicaraguan dishes for clients from all over the US.
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No Flour and No Sacred Hosts in Cuba
The Havana religious order Madres Carmelitas Descalzas announced on November 2nd the paralysis in the production of sacred hosts .
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Cuba: Exchange Rates Drop, but Domestic Prices Increase
One of the most serious problems with the Cuban economy is that it doesn’t have this ability to replace imports, especially in most industries
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The Arbitrary Distribution of Profits in Cuba Doesn’t Work
We have repeatedly expressed the need for a stabilization policy that addresses the problem both on the supply side and on the demand side…
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Cuban Government Years Behind in Payment to Hog Raisers
At a time of food shortages for people, the lack of feed led most of Cuba’s pork producers to abandon their work.
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Despite its Enormous Profits, Etecsa Runs Out of Resources
ETECSA is one of the few Cuban state entities that generates a large income, and, even so, it is in a difficult financial situation.
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How are Cubans Navigating the Flour and Bread Crisis?
The most recent wheat flour crisis in Cuba has added another concern to the already poor diet Cubans have on the island today.
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Havana’s Fanciest Dessert Shop Charges 200 Pesos to a Dollar
Exclusive, expensive and accessible only to those with the patience to wait in line, El Biky is immune to crisis that affects most Cubans.
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