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Economic Hardships

Explore the struggles faced by Cubans amid economic hardships that lead to emigration and affect daily life, as highlighted by personal experiences and visitor insights.

Spending $100 at a Cuban Restaurant? A Cuban Woman's Dining Experience with Her Family
Spending $100 at a Cuban Restaurant? A Cuban Woman's Dining Experience with Her Family

Published on 11/27/2025

Roberto Morales Ojeda Urges Embracing "Opportunities" While Cubans Reply: "No One Wants to Study to Go Hungry"
Roberto Morales Ojeda Urges Embracing "Opportunities" While Cubans Reply: "No One Wants to Study to Go Hungry"

Published on 11/18/2025

Father and Daughter Reunited in Cuba After Three-Year Separation
Father and Daughter Reunited in Cuba After Three-Year Separation

Published on 11/16/2025

Cuban Government's Response to Children Sleeping in Hotel Gardens in Havana
Cuban Government's Response to Children Sleeping in Hotel Gardens in Havana

Published on 10/24/2025

A Young Cuban Woman's Powerful Video Sparks Online Movement
A Young Cuban Woman's Powerful Video Sparks Online Movement

Published on 10/7/2025

Making Her Story Viral: A Cuban Mother's Journey to Monetize Social Media
Making Her Story Viral: A Cuban Mother's Journey to Monetize Social Media

Published on 9/30/2025

Thinking of Leaving Cuba? This Young Man's Answer Might Surprise You
Thinking of Leaving Cuba? This Young Man's Answer Might Surprise You

Published on 9/25/2025

Cuban Woman Transforms Kitchen in Stunning Home Makeover on the Island
Cuban Woman Transforms Kitchen in Stunning Home Makeover on the Island

Published on 9/8/2025

Maisí's Extreme Weather Event Leaves Families Without Roofs and Crops
Maisí's Extreme Weather Event Leaves Families Without Roofs and Crops

Published on 8/31/2025

Rural Birthday Celebrations in Cuba Highlight Dire Conditions: "Countless Cubans Can't Even Afford a Cake"
Rural Birthday Celebrations in Cuba Highlight Dire Conditions: "Countless Cubans Can't Even Afford a Cake"

Published on 8/30/2025

Son Delivers Truckload of New Furniture as Heartfelt Birthday Gift for His Mother in Cuba
Son Delivers Truckload of New Furniture as Heartfelt Birthday Gift for His Mother in Cuba

Published on 8/13/2025

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Warns of Ongoing Challenges for the Revolution
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Warns of Ongoing Challenges for the Revolution

Published on 7/20/2025

Cuban Woman's Currency Exchange Reveals Surprising Reality: "When You Think You're Rich"
Cuban Woman's Currency Exchange Reveals Surprising Reality: "When You Think You're Rich"

Published on 6/26/2025

Cuban Woman Highlights Stark Contrast of Varadero's Decline: "If This Is the Best of Cuba, Imagine the Rest"
Cuban Woman Highlights Stark Contrast of Varadero's Decline: "If This Is the Best of Cuba, Imagine the Rest"

Published on 6/13/2025

Daughter Surprises Father in Cuba with Motorbike Gift: "Seeing You Happy Gives Me Strength"
Daughter Surprises Father in Cuba with Motorbike Gift: "Seeing You Happy Gives Me Strength"

Published on 5/25/2025

Heartwarming Act: Young Man Gifts Cash to Late-Night Peanut Vendor Mother in Cuba
Heartwarming Act: Young Man Gifts Cash to Late-Night Peanut Vendor Mother in Cuba

Published on 5/19/2025

A Cuban Doctor's Emotional Farewell: Her Last Days on the Island Before Emigrating to El Salvador
A Cuban Doctor's Emotional Farewell: Her Last Days on the Island Before Emigrating to El Salvador

Published on 4/10/2025

Young Woman Visiting Cuba Spends a Month's Salary in Minutes at Dollar Store
Young Woman Visiting Cuba Spends a Month's Salary in Minutes at Dollar Store

Published on 4/12/2025

Ninja Dust and Tequila: Fidel Castro's Grandson's Disconnect from Cuban Reality
Ninja Dust and Tequila: Fidel Castro's Grandson's Disconnect from Cuban Reality

Published on 3/21/2025

Cuban Regime Labels U.S. as Terrorist in Anti-Imperialist Show Trial
Cuban Regime Labels U.S. as Terrorist in Anti-Imperialist Show Trial

Published on 3/5/2025

Cuban Woman's Heartfelt Act for the Homeless Elderly: "Many Hadn't Eaten in Days"
Cuban Woman's Heartfelt Act for the Homeless Elderly: "Many Hadn't Eaten in Days"

Published on 2/22/2025

"Every Day I Fight Hard to Give My Son the Best": Cuban Mother Responds from the Island
"Every Day I Fight Hard to Give My Son the Best": Cuban Mother Responds from the Island

Published on 2/15/2025

Cuba Faces Milk Shortage in Rationed Supplies: Children to Receive Chocolate Mix Instead
Cuba Faces Milk Shortage in Rationed Supplies: Children to Receive Chocolate Mix Instead

Published on 12/22/2024

A Man's Heartwarming Gesture Towards Two Young Guava Sellers in Ciego de Ávila
A Man's Heartwarming Gesture Towards Two Young Guava Sellers in Ciego de Ávila

Published on 12/19/2024

Ulises Toirac Appeals to San Lázaro: "Go Easy on Us and Lend a Hand This Year, We Really Need It"
Ulises Toirac Appeals to San Lázaro: "Go Easy on Us and Lend a Hand This Year, We Really Need It"

Published on 12/19/2024

K-23 Tower: The Impact of Havana's Tallest Building on Its Surroundings
K-23 Tower: The Impact of Havana's Tallest Building on Its Surroundings

Published on 12/6/2024

Sugar Crisis in Cuba: The Rising Cost of Online Purchases
Sugar Crisis in Cuba: The Rising Cost of Online Purchases

Published on 12/2/2024

Cuban Woman Finds Creative Ways to Stay Fit at Home Despite Economic Hardships
Cuban Woman Finds Creative Ways to Stay Fit at Home Despite Economic Hardships

Published on 11/6/2024

Rubber Boots Become Unlikely Fashion Trend Amid Cuba's Shoe Shortage
Rubber Boots Become Unlikely Fashion Trend Amid Cuba's Shoe Shortage

Published on 11/4/2024

Heartwarming Reunion: Cuban Woman Surprises Mother with Daughter in Cuba
Heartwarming Reunion: Cuban Woman Surprises Mother with Daughter in Cuba

Published on 11/2/2024

Child Selling Avocados in Santiago de Cuba to Support Family Finances
Child Selling Avocados in Santiago de Cuba to Support Family Finances

Published on 9/13/2024

Cubana Living in the US Defends Sending Money to Relatives in Cuba: "I Will Never Forget My Family"
Cubana Living in the US Defends Sending Money to Relatives in Cuba: "I Will Never Forget My Family"

Published on 9/9/2024

Otto Ortiz Unveils Cuba's Most Popular "Real Cuban Cuisine" Dish
Otto Ortiz Unveils Cuba's Most Popular "Real Cuban Cuisine" Dish

Published on 9/3/2024

Cuban Man Showcases His Transformation After 9 Months in the United States
Cuban Man Showcases His Transformation After 9 Months in the United States

Published on 8/16/2024

Ruling Party Claims Cuban People Will Continue Revolutionary Path with Fidel
Ruling Party Claims Cuban People Will Continue Revolutionary Path with Fidel

Published on 8/13/2024

A Cuban Father's Heartwarming Reunion with His Daughter and Meeting His First Grandson
A Cuban Father's Heartwarming Reunion with His Daughter and Meeting His First Grandson

Published on 8/8/2024

Cuban Mother Reunites with Her Children After Nearly Two Years Apart
Cuban Mother Reunites with Her Children After Nearly Two Years Apart

Published on 7/26/2024

Cuban Woman in the US: "I Don't Have a New Car or Brand-Name Clothes, But My Family Never Goes Without"
Cuban Woman in the US: "I Don't Have a New Car or Brand-Name Clothes, But My Family Never Goes Without"

Published on 7/18/2024

Andy Vázquez Responds to Accusations of Not Helping Carlos Massola
Andy Vázquez Responds to Accusations of Not Helping Carlos Massola

Published on 7/7/2024

Young Spanish Tourist Shocked by Visit to Cuba: "The People Are Great, But They're Facing a Horrible Situation"
Young Spanish Tourist Shocked by Visit to Cuba: "The People Are Great, But They're Facing a Horrible Situation"

Published on 6/25/2024

Daniela Reyes: "My Dream Cuba Is One Where We Don't Feel the Need to Emigrate"
Daniela Reyes: "My Dream Cuba Is One Where We Don't Feel the Need to Emigrate"

Published on 6/5/2024

Family Reunites in Cuba After 25 Years: A Heartwarming Reunion
Family Reunites in Cuba After 25 Years: A Heartwarming Reunion

Published on 6/3/2024