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Ministers, Cynicism, and Mockery

Ministers: The people know that Cuban socialism isn’t the road, except for the band of corrupt functionaries that live off their backs.

They’re taking the piss out of us, there’s no doubt about it. Mercilessly and shamelessly. They are mocking us, ironically.

Meyvis Rega from Cuba took our photo of the day: “The Cold of the Sea”, in Villa Clara, Cuba.

It demands the processing and approval of a law that regulates demonstrations in Cuba, a right recognized by the 2019 Constitution.

Jodi Newell from the United States took our photo of the day: “Making Music on the Streets of Havana.”

The Ortega dictatorship’s strategy isn’t anything new. It has a precedent in Fidel Castro’s closing down private universities in Cuba.

A sign warns of “broken fridge”, although it matters little because there is not a gram of meat left in the shop.

Our Iron Bridge is very convenient, linking 11th Street of Vedado, with Miramar. It opens to allow the transit of river vessels. (13 photos)

The highs will be 30 and 31ºC (86 and 88 F) and the lows between 22 and 25ºC (72 and 77 F). The sea surface temperature will be 30ºC (86 F).

The frenzy to stock up on food, candles and other necessities before things get worse starting October 1st was palpable.