Esther Zoza's Diary Archives - Page 4 of 6

We Are All Cuba

I am surprised to hear such aggressive language again. The attacks name fellow Cubans who exercise their right to have a different opinion.

They are the first image we receive on the news. Their image should reflect the severity of the situation. The risk of COVID-19 is greater.

By Esther HAVANA TIMES – September is a month of evocations and tributes in Alamar: a “model” city, city of

Esther Zoza tries to explain why the new Covid-19 outbreak in Havana, once again stuck in the community transmission phase.

By Esther Zoza HAVANA TIMES – Between COVID-19, shortages of basic essentials, African giant snails that keep reappearing in gardens

Recently, rice shortages in Cuba have buried me in a bitter and fruitless search that ends up with me buying corn flour.

I have always believed that we each have the choice to choose how we feel. Many Cubans have chosen pessimism.

It seems ironic how, in a country like our own, some parents continue to use outdated practices with their children.

A few months ago, bus stops were hubs of public opinion. Now, during the COVID-19 outbreak, lines are in the lead again.

Yesterday, I heard one of the neighbors in my building – who I’ve only ever said hello to – say that she was fed up of being alone.