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Esther Zoza’s Diary

Cuba’s Liquefied Gas Nightmare

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

The line for buying liquefied gas is just as bad as the line to buy chicken, and your turn can take days to come.

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Fumigation in Today’s Cuba

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

The reality is that the Government’s widespread neglect is clear and it’s the Cuban people that are getting sick in the meantime.

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Garage Sales are a Miracle in Cuba

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

During these long days of blackouts, I decided to empty the wardrobes in the house to relieve my mother’s stress a little.

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ATMs in Havana Are Near Broke

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

The ATM situation in the Cuban capital is unbearable. Getting out my August wages took me on a difficult pilgrimage…

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School Year Kicks Off in Cuba 

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

The academic year began in Cuba on Sept. 5th. What was once a reason for celebration in many households is now, unfortunately, a nightmare.

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Soy Ice Cream at Havana’s Coppelia

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

We were invited to go in by the doorman. As always, I had to share a table with strangers. My table companions were entertaining & educational.

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Good Tech Intentions

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022

Cubans have got used to enjoying some relaxing time as a family in front of the TV, and now their rest and enjoyment is at risk.

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Don’t Tell Anyone

August 14, 2022August 14, 2022

Coconuts haven’t been in regular supply at markets for a long time. The few that are sold are by self-employed sellers, at least in Havana. 

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Talk and Exchanging Ideas Can Be Healthy, but…

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

The fear of being exposed to others is one of the new conflicts that wear on interpersonal relationships in Cuba.

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Mending or Making Bras in Cuba 

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

You can find a bra at any market in any other country in the world. Yet this necessary women’s garment is out of many Cubans’ reach…

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