The History of Shortages in Cuba as Seen from a Butcher Shop
A sign warns of “broken fridge”, although it matters little because there is not a gram of meat left in the shop.
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Business & Economy
Russia and Some L.A. Countries United against Sanctions
From Moscow, they especially highlight the case of Cuba, for having been “blockaded for more than 60 years”
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“Temporary” Crisis Draws Near Yet Again for Cuba
Well, the Minister of Economy, Alejandro Gil, warned us this week that everything was going to get worse, especially in the next two weeks.
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Cuban Ministers Warn of Increased Energy and Food Crisis
“We have not indicated nor are we going to indicate a demobilization (of the workforce),” clarified the Minister of Economy, Alejandro Gil.
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Cuba’s New Banking Rules Are Failing for Multiple Reasons
Beginning in late October, customers at gas stations will be required to pay by card but that will be difficult to pull off.
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Cuba’s Ration Booklet Nightmares: Coffee
It’s been a long time since most Cubans have drunk a good cup of coffee. Of pure coffee, without substitutes, nor it being too watery.
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Just Another Regular Day for a Regular Cuban
This is one of those times when I wonder what I’m doing here. Why am I wasting my time when I could be doing great things elsewhere?
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Why Does Cuba Keep Building Hotels?
Despite more hotel rooms than there are tourists to fill them, the Cuban Government continues to bet on growth and building new hotels.
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The Business of Cuban Government Sponsored Street Fairs
Cuba’s communist regime seems hell-bent on phasing out the use of cash and replacing it with electronic payment platforms…
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Good Jobs with Cimex in Cuba, the only Hitch is the Pay
“This is why the Revolution is advancing,” another commenter said with irony, while most reminded advertisers how much food cost here.
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