Express Detentions are one of the instruments of repression that the government currently uses against the most active political opponents. They’ll lock you up, put you in jail for a few days, and then let you go without any explanation or document to reflect the time you’ve spent behind bars.
Read MoreI don’t understand how a country like this, surrounded by the sea, has no fish. Years ago are they started selling chicken as a substitute for the rationed fish.
Read MoreThe young trova singers got a nasty surprise when they saw the supposed audience — composed of younger people and teens — force them to cancel the concert with their repeated and upsetting manner of asking that those trova tunes be replaced by the now omniscient rhythms of reggaeton.
Read MoreThe word “cartel” refers to a form of monopoly, when multiple vendors in a market agree to keep prices high, regardless of demand. Such arrangements are becoming familiar in Cuba.
Read MoreWhen the end of the year holidays approach, thieves enter the picture and begin stealing other people’s belongings. Of course they’re always around; it’s just that they’re more fervent at this time than during the rest of the year,
Read MoreI was trying to purchase three servings of fried chicken to go, but I didn’t want any sides because I already had some at home. This proved more difficult than I would have thought.
Read MoreThe vast Venezuelan savanna extends for hundreds of miles. At this time of year, the dry season, not all of the grass is that pleasing color of green. That’s why it was perhaps better to look towards the clouds, the sky and the sunsets – which I’m sharing with you. (12 photos)
Read MoreThe question posed by Havana Times contributor Jose Iser concerning the tacit ban on playing of Christian music over the Cuban airwaves, started to “pick at one of my old scabs” (meaning it’s one of those sore points that never really heals because there’s no real cure or solution).
Read MoreIn the first part of this piece I asked if Jean Marat and the “misery of poverty” were alive in present day Cuba. For the second part of this piece I’m going to explain why I think Jean Marat is alive, even though much as been done to remove “misery” from poverty.
Read MoreMy dear father is a true revolutionary soldier, one who describes himself as an “unconditional supporter.” He’ll put his shoulder to any Olympian task and attempt to execute it without question…though later he might grumble.
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