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Secrets to Success

Lately I’ve had the surprise of “discovering” people who I know on national television. Each one of those encounters has made me reflect in one way or another. Here’s one of them.

Disciplinary Regulations: Another Issue for Change

As I’ve written previously, my life as a worker began not long ago, exactly one month and six days ago. With it there came in my mailbox a list of regulations that I had to comply with as an employee.

Cuba’s Signs of the Times

In the case of Cuba, the use of signs was carried out in an original way, demonstrating the way of life of its citizens, both from the formal point of view as well as in its content.

Health Care in Cuba: Free?

I promised myself not to write about Cuba’s health care system for a long time, but what happened to my friend Ronaldo made me take out my pen.

Bread and Circuses

It was a wise strategy in terms of politics; a little food and amusement would conceal the heated atmosphere and the image would always be presented of a happy people with no problems.

A Tough Guy Undertone

Cuban society is changing and very quickly. But in what direction? There are plenty of symptoms. I can mention a few that seem trivial when looked at independently, yet I don’t think they are if viewed as a whole.

Spring Breaks in the US & Cuba

College students in the United States must be one of the most marketed to groups in the history of consumers. I remember the weeks leading up to spring break were particularly filled with propaganda for the drinking, fornicating masses.

The Special Mangos of Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba has some of the best mangos in the country, if not the world. They’re the famous mangos del Caney, which are also known as “bizcochuelo” (or sweetbread) mangos.

Cubans Don’t Work? (Part II)

In my opinion, the average Cuban is an individual who believes in progress, who starts new families and seeks out ways to obtain food and shelter (in Cuba or outside the island).

Searching for an Owner

On other occasions I’ve talked about the irresponsibility of people who abandon animals to their own fates. Now I have to highlight the kindness of this young woman. Fortunately, Brenda now has a home.