How Cubans Make It Work
Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 removed much of the padding from Cuba's economy, Cubans have found some creative ways to alleviate the financial hardships of life under the communist system.Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 removed much of the padding from Cuba’s economy, Cubans have found some creative ways to alleviate the financial hardships of life under the communist system.
WAIT BEFORE YOU GO...BBC: It is established practice in Cuba for elderly people on low state pensions to buy copies of the newspapers and re-sell them to the public for one peso each.
It helps them to make ends meet and allows their fellow Cubans to assist them without compromising their dignity.
This year, the ground feels uncertain — facts are buried and those in power are working to keep them hidden. Now more than ever, independent journalism must go beneath the surface.
At Truthdig, we don’t just report what's happening — we investigate how and why. We follow the threads others leave behind and uncover the forces shaping our future.
Your tax-deductible donation fuels journalism that asks harder questions and digs where others won’t.
Don’t settle for surface-level coverage.
Unearth what matters. Help dig deeper.
Donate now.
Dig Scape
A sonic exploration of authoritarian indifference toward the lives of immigrants and their families.
Africa
Cape Town’s digital nomads chase cheap luxury and scenic backdrops. But behind the matcha lattes and “social impact days” lies a deeper story of economic power, displacement and global inequality.
Editorial Cartoons
Media
What is the world’s third-richest man afraid of?
Asia Pacific
Today’s ecological and geopolitical dangers highlight the urgency of finding a way to avoid World War III.
Environment
At least, not fast enough to reach international targets.
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.