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Much More than Carnival and Rio de Janeiro

My relationship with Brazilian culture was always more or less the same as most Cubans have, influenced by what I saw in the soap operas.

The deterioration of movie theaters in Cuba is a shared sorrow. In Havana, my city, the sadness overtakes you when you least expect it…

I have always heard it’s good to have an aquarium with tropical fish. It can be an honorable hobby, a pastime with an artistic touch…

If we were to recount the things that have changed here in Havana since the pandemic, we could make a long list.

A friend is visiting me and makes a comment while laughing. We’ve gotten used to laughing at everything, even when it’s not exactly funny.

I’m afraid of the dawn, of repeating the same routine every day, and of staying stuck in the same place. I’m afraid when…

I must confess that I didn’t choose Brazil as my ideal destination. However, at this point, it brings me happiness.

I belong to a project in Holguin which was created by a group of young people dedicated to charitable work. Here I’ll share a little about it.

Brazil continues to be a country whose land borders remain open, especially those with Venezuela, Peru, and Bolivia.

One of the most valued jobs among the people of Old Havana is that of a pot polisher. It’s a job that demands great concentration and skill.