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The Revolt of the Black Beans in Cuba

“A pound is so expensive I haven’t given myself that luxury in a long time” They used to sell 10 ounces a month on the ration cards.

Dora Maria Tellez: they punish “unauthorized corruption activities” because they want “high officials to owe everything to them”.

Detailing what will change is impossible at this time. However, ten months ago the situation was one of apparent greater certainty.

“Sales have been greatly affected. Just a few years ago, up to ten buses with tourists stopped here every day, and we catered to them.”

“Get to know Cuba first and foreign lands later,” a chorus says. However, unfortunately, few Cubans can enjoy the beauty that surrounds us.

Cuban president Diaz-Canel says that private businesses in Cuba “do not have” the Government’s confidence.

I can hardly enjoy this peaceful Sunday. My mind travels back to Cuba, and I start to ponder why I am here, in a country that is not mine.

With former minister Alejandro Gil, all the reports were hopeful, the future was promising, now his replacement has thrown cold water on us.

We’re lucky in my neighborhood that our water is guaranteed to arrive regularly every third day, from before nine am until three or four pm.

Deficiencies in all sectors of Cuban farms, non-payments to producers, lack of fuel and an exodus of the labor force.