Yamila is a jinetera, as we say here in Cuba for a woman who prostitutes herself to foreigners. She is 27 years old and absolutely stunning. What we Cubans call “a knockout”. She was born in ‘92, right bang in the Special Period.
Read MoreThe act of looking at a photo of a naked body is surrounded by prejudice. Just doing it is a whole thing. People who have posed for these kinds of photos keep them hidden away. Maybe because twisted minds would use them for blackmail or business purposes.
Read MoreWhile the media and ministers of governments in other countries dedicate their time and space to issues such as the environment, duty on market products, taxes, or whether leaders are doing what they said they would on their political agenda, in Cuba, the trivial takes the spotlight.
Read MoreThe first ever Star Wars conference took place here in Havana on Saturday August 24th. Stories that refuse to die. Introduction to Star Wars Expanded Universe, a conference chaired by Mario Jorge Toirac Marrero and Victor Gonzalez Companioni. (15 photos)
Read MoreEver since I was five and began school, I’ve been told what is right and what is wrong. They wanted to teach me how to become like Che, who I only knew what I was told about him. I was made to repeat hollow slogans and mottos. They decided what I had to learn, what I didn’t have to learn. What I should and shouldn’t believe.
Read MoreIn my opinion, the next four months of 2019 will be key in determining Venezuela’s future. While everyone is trying to get by as best they can, the government is selling, giving or handing over the natural resources the country still has in exchange for its debts.
Read MoreSan Rafael Boulevard is one of Havana’s busiest avenues. It is finally undergoing major repair works! Stores, markets, new galleries, cafes, all surprise passers-by who venture down this main street, dodging builders and piles of rubble here and there. (12 photos)
Read More“Good morning my brother, we here are here to bring you God’s word. Do you have time for us?” A man says to me, accompanied by another, who approach me outside my home when I’m on my way to work. They were holding some leaflets in their hands.
Read MoreTrue to rock, Carlos Rodriguez put together his band more than 30 years ago. Now, with their third generation, they are dedicated to making very chosen Beatles covers without discarding their own repertoire.
Read MoreAs an encouraging sign of unity among Cubans in favor of democracy this media campaign is received online, where many people participate denouncing the existence of “regulated” (grounded) people in Cuba.
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