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David Vela

Exploring the economic struggles in Cuba through stories like David Vela's, where citizens, including children and professionals, face hardship and resort to street survival.

Ten-Year-Old Sells Garlic and Bread on Cuban Streets Without Having Eaten All Day
Ten-Year-Old Sells Garlic and Bread on Cuban Streets Without Having Eaten All Day

Published on 9/15/2026

11-Year-Old Cuban Boy Collects Cans to Support His Mother: "Please, Help Me"
11-Year-Old Cuban Boy Collects Cans to Support His Mother: "Please, Help Me"

Published on 7/15/2026

"Cuban Man Desperately Seeks Food: 'All I Have is Plantain'"
"Cuban Man Desperately Seeks Food: 'All I Have is Plantain'"

Published on 7/7/2026

Cuban Anesthesiologist, 73, Resorts to Collecting Cans on the Streets to Make Ends Meet
Cuban Anesthesiologist, 73, Resorts to Collecting Cans on the Streets to Make Ends Meet

Published on 5/19/2026