Happy New Year, Eduardo. Another interesting read. It made me think of Canadian tourism to Cuba - I travelled there in 2015 - mainly in Havana but a few days on the beach as well. Where does all that money go ? Not trickled down to worker level. People on the street would ask me to shop for them in stores exclusively for foreigners, much like the Beriozka stores in Moscow back in the USSR days. Still, at least at that time, local ghetto clubs in were filled with talented musicians and locals seemed to be having a wonderful time. The people are good. The politics are bad.
Indeed, that is the sad thing. Talented people who are trapped in the amber of a horrible and counterproductive system that enslaves rather than liberates.
Another terrific report, Eduardo. The failures of communism and authoritarianism should be front of mind given what looms in the US of Trump.
But I am intrigued by your mention of the export of doctors and at the end, the achievements in terms of education, health and culture. Here in Canada, we need more doctors, education and health care. Could we learn something from Cuba?
DIARIO DE CUBA learned that, of the approximately $10,700 paid on average by the Mexican government for each of the 585 Cuban doctors and nurses, Havana only gave them $660 for three months ($220 per month). The Cuban professionals were told that the $220 they received was "for food."
Happy New Year, Eduardo. Another interesting read. It made me think of Canadian tourism to Cuba - I travelled there in 2015 - mainly in Havana but a few days on the beach as well. Where does all that money go ? Not trickled down to worker level. People on the street would ask me to shop for them in stores exclusively for foreigners, much like the Beriozka stores in Moscow back in the USSR days. Still, at least at that time, local ghetto clubs in were filled with talented musicians and locals seemed to be having a wonderful time. The people are good. The politics are bad.
Indeed, that is the sad thing. Talented people who are trapped in the amber of a horrible and counterproductive system that enslaves rather than liberates.
Happy 2025 for you and yours!
Very instructive article. Thank you. Happy New Year. 🎉
Many thanks Mickey. Big hug and all the best🌹🌹🌹
A very sad situation for the people of Cuba.
Indeed it is!
Thanks Eduardo. So sad.
Indeed. A system that destroys rather than create! Happy new year!
Another terrific report, Eduardo. The failures of communism and authoritarianism should be front of mind given what looms in the US of Trump.
But I am intrigued by your mention of the export of doctors and at the end, the achievements in terms of education, health and culture. Here in Canada, we need more doctors, education and health care. Could we learn something from Cuba?
DIARIO DE CUBA learned that, of the approximately $10,700 paid on average by the Mexican government for each of the 585 Cuban doctors and nurses, Havana only gave them $660 for three months ($220 per month). The Cuban professionals were told that the $220 they received was "for food."
C!R!MB!
Not too much. Their accomplishments arr the product if slave labor. All the best for the new year and big hugs!