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I didn’t expect to leave this Cuba more confused than when I’d arrived, though I have, but it is important to note that for me this is in no way a negative conclusion. The reason behind my grandparents’ decision to send their two eldest sons to the United States through the Peter Pan Program in […]
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On the morning of our first day in Cuba we gathered together in Old Havana to take a guided walking tour through the city’s historical center. Our guide opened proudly with a statement that we were standing in the middle of one of an area that the government had recently restored. It was one of […]
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Prior to our trip to Cuba, we learned and were warned about the presence of jineteros on the island. These Cubans were reportedly found in tourist areas offering various services, ranging from directions to the nearest bar to sexual favors, or simply asking for handouts. Upon arriving in Cuba, I did indeed see many examples […]
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In many ways, Cuba would seem to be a prime location for the international illicit narcotics trade. Situated between Latin America and the United States, Cuba could serve as a an important crossroads for traffickers, and the flourishing tourist economy based in part on an image of tropical hedonism could provide an ideal market for […]
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