I hear voices with a Cuban accent, laughter. I carry on saying “here” when I talk about Cuba. I keep thinking that those friends that I used to meet at “Torre de Letras”, or at the “Poesia sin Fin” festival, will walk through the door at any moment.
Read MoreSaturday is the day you’re most likely to find food at markets where we live in Mayari, Holguin. It’s normal for vendors to save a bit on the side so they can sell it on this day.
Read MoreThe Trump administration has the following as part of its political agenda: “End Communist dictatorships in Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba.”
Read MoreA few days ago, my younger daughter (my loyal companion) and I wanted to visit some very dear friends of ours. Vain as she is, she decided to put on one of her best outfits; but she had quite a surprise…
Read MoreCarlitos, the “Box Loader”, has passed away. A neighbor told me the news. It left me stunned. After a highly emotional silence, these words erupted from me: But, what happened? He was young, only 40-something years old, active, full of energy.
Read MoreA few days ago, long lines peaked at bodega ration stores and markets in my neighborhood. This is because products are being sold outside the ration booklet and in regular Cuban pesos. People are trying to satisfy a need that has yet to come.
Read MoreSmear campaigns against the Cuban Revolution began as soon as the popular uprising defeated dictator Fulgencio Batista’s armed forces, who were backed, armed and trained by the US to repress the Cuban people. Twenty thousand young revolutionaries’ lives were the price for freedom.
Read MoreInside the system, wearing red shirts, bureaucrats who came with the “Revolution” or bureaucrats of yesteryear; might be somewhat fond of Maduro or not; they might raise their voices to defend him or just leave the insults for more intimate settings, but they don’t want a change of government at the end of the day.
Read MoreThe unofficial protest of the LGBTIQ+ community began on May 11th with great joy and ended in violence, as was to be expected. With a police cordon that ran from Old Havana to Vedado (it seems that they were afraid of a popular uprising).
Read MoreOn May 11th, a diverse group of people took part in the Anti-Homophobia, Gay Rights afternoon march along Havana’s Prado Avenue, days after the government cancelled the official annual parade. (15 photos)
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