Why Are So Many Young Cubans Leaving

HAVANA TIMES, May 9 — While Cuban leaders repeatedly state that the continuation of the Revolution is guaranteed, many of the country’s professional young people in their 20s and 30s see their future leaving for greener pastures abroad.

England’s Sunday Observer runs a feature today on the subject.

The report cites slow-to-come promised changes under the administration of Raul Castro —after initial optimism— especially on economic policy as a major reason.

See the full feature article.

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