Aquí contamos las historias de ciudadanía que protagonizan los cubanos. Conoce con nosotros de activismo, participación política, tendencias y debates sobre la sociedad cubana.
"Dignified" Poverty, Cubans’ Limitless Sacrifice

"Dignified" Poverty, Cubans’ Limitless Sacrifice

On countless occasions, the Cuban government's political discourse not only justifies poverty, but also romanticizes it.

Living in Cuba, a Surreal Chronicle of Post-Pandemic Times

Living in Cuba, a Surreal Chronicle of Post-Pandemic Times

The author of the text describes her impressions after returning to Cuba after two years abroad.

Biden’s New Measures, US Companies and the Cuban Market

Biden’s New Measures, US Companies and the Cuban Market

Following the announcement of new measures by the U.S. Government towards Cuba, the Akerman law firm's group of lawyers believes that many U.S. businessmen will not risk entering the island.

Who Really Benefits from US Funding for Cuban Entrepreneurs?

Who Really Benefits from US Funding for Cuban Entrepreneurs?

Will Cuban private workers be able to access the microfinancing announced by the United States?

Grooming & More Dangers on Social Media for Cuba’s Children

Grooming & More Dangers on Social Media for Cuba’s Children

Grooming or sexual harassment of minors through social networks is also a danger that Cuban families must address.

Educational Toys in Cuba: a Useful and Growing Market

Educational Toys in Cuba: a Useful and Growing Market

Despite problems with raw materials and irregular production, several Cuban enterprises have found in the production of educational toys a profitable and beneficial business for families.

What Changes Came Out of the Cuba-US Migration Talks?

What Changes Came Out of the Cuba-US Migration Talks?

Although the US government noted that these talks “are generally held every six months,” those on Thursday represented the first of the Migration Agreement talks between Washington and Havana since 2018.

Animal Rights March in Cuba, Despite No Authorization

Animal Rights March in Cuba, Despite No Authorization

“The majority of us here are independent protectors and we seek to raise people’s awareness about looking after animals.”

What Happened in Cuba with Cockroach Milk?

What Happened in Cuba with Cockroach Milk?

A publication on March 28th 2022 on the online edition of radio Guama, Pinar del Rio’s main radio station, put the term “cockroach milk” among one of the most popular internet searches in Cuba.

A Cuban Living in Kyiv, Ukraine under Fire

A Cuban Living in Kyiv, Ukraine under Fire

When he can go up to his house, Humberto Valdes locks himself in the bathroom to talk to his loved ones. He’s been staying in his building’s basement for days now, located in Kyiv, the city where he’s been living the past 5 years.

Condones marca Momentos en Cuba, escasez de condones en las farmacias. Foto: Jessica Domínguez.

Cuba Condom Crisis: Abstinence or Reuse

Protected sex in Cuba is expensive nowadays. On the illicit market, individual condoms cost between 15 and 60 pesos, a price that is on the rise given the fact that they’ve been in shortage for a long time.

Foto: Julio César Guanche.

Thirteen Things We Need to Discuss in Cuba

Cuban professor and researcher, Julio Cesar Guanche, gives us thirteen points he thinks we need to be talking about here in Cuba.

La sala de abordaje en el aeropuerto internacional José Martí, La Habana, está prácticamente vacía, debido a la disminución de visitantes extranjeros y los viajes internacionales de nacionales, debido a la COVID-19, que ha tenido efectos desalentadores para el turismo en Cuba.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism in Cuba

By the end of December 2020, Cuba had experienced a 74.6% drop in international visitors compared to those that came in 2019. By February 2021, there had been a 95.5% drop compared to numbers in January and February the previous year.

Cajas de Cerveza Palma en mercados de Florida, Estados Unidos.

Palma Beer, Where Is it Produced and Who Sells it?

The first time Hansel Bonilla tried Palma beer, he found it to be more bitter than he had expected. The drink’s design is so similar to Cristal beer that he thought that he was drinking the Cuban beer that is exported to European countries under the name Palma Cristal. However, he was drinking a beer […]

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Aquí contamos las historias de ciudadanía que protagonizan los cubanos. Conoce con nosotros de activismo, participación política, tendencias y debates sobre la sociedad cubana.

"Dignified" Poverty, Cubans’ Limitless Sacrifice
On countless occasions, the Cuban government's political discourse not only justifies poverty, but also romanticizes it.

The author of the text describes her impressions after returning to Cuba after two years abroad.

Following the announcement of new measures by the U.S. Government towards Cuba, the Akerman law firm's group of lawyers believes that many U.S. businessmen will not risk entering the island.

Will Cuban private workers be able to access the microfinancing announced by the United States?

Grooming or sexual harassment of minors through social networks is also a danger that Cuban families must address.
Although the US government noted that these talks “are generally held every six months,” those on Thursday represented the first of the Migration Agreement talks between Washington and Havana since 2018.
A publication on March 28th 2022 on the online edition of radio Guama, Pinar del Rio’s main radio station, put the term “cockroach milk” among one of the most popular internet searches in Cuba.
Protected sex in Cuba is expensive nowadays. On the illicit market, individual condoms cost between 15 and 60 pesos, a price that is on the rise given the fact that they’ve been in shortage for a long time.
By the end of December 2020, Cuba had experienced a 74.6% drop in international visitors compared to those that came in 2019. By February 2021, there had been a 95.5% drop compared to numbers in January and February the previous year.
The first time Hansel Bonilla tried Palma beer, he found it to be more bitter than he had expected. The drink’s design is so similar to Cristal beer that he thought that he was drinking the Cuban beer that is exported to European countries under the name Palma Cristal. However, he was drinking a beer […]
Despite problems with raw materials and irregular production, several Cuban enterprises have found in the production of educational toys a profitable and beneficial business for families.
“The majority of us here are independent protectors and we seek to raise people’s awareness about looking after animals.”
When he can go up to his house, Humberto Valdes locks himself in the bathroom to talk to his loved ones. He’s been staying in his building’s basement for days now, located in Kyiv, the city where he’s been living the past 5 years.
Cuban professor and researcher, Julio Cesar Guanche, gives us thirteen points he thinks we need to be talking about here in Cuba.

INFORMAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE
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1 EUR345.00 CUP
1 USD328.00 CUP
1 MLC265.00 CUP
1 CAD215.00 CUP
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