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Month: February 2015

Batista’s palace and the transformation of the Cuban Revolution

By Editor on February 3, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

If the Museo de la Revolucion is to be taken at face value, the Cuban Revolution of 1959 was nothing short of a miracle for its people. Rid of dictator Fulgencio Batista, the displays described how within months of the new government taking over Cubans enjoyed lower rents, […]

American tourists flock to Batista’s corrupt Cuba

By Editor on February 2, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

After a busy day exploring Havana’s historic sites, there is little more relaxing than enjoying a mojito on the expansive colonnaded veranda and the well-kept lawn terrace of Hotel Nacional. Palm trees bring welcome shade for your ringside view of the Malecon – the Cuban capital’s 9km open […]

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