‘Socialism or die’ was a regular cry but today that message, like this propaganda poster, is fading.
Buildings which are struggling to stand in use.
Cars nearing 65 years of age serve as taxis that run regular routes in Havana as well as private cars.
Taxis are also powered by men who travel around the city on these tricycles.
The drivers are not all young!
As I was there while Obama was present I was able to see the Cuban reaction first hand. As Castro and Obama had their joint press conference, people crowded around TVs.
Like the US Capital dome, the Cuban State House dome is undergoing a renewal.
Havana.
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