The reason there is no rice, sugar, beans etc on the shelves in the store is because the citizens have a ration on those items. They have a special store for that. I went on a tour and they explained all that to us while we went to the “ration” store. This was in 2007 so it may be different now.
Great topic Alma! I follow several RU-vid channels by Cubans showing current day life in Cuba. It looks fascinating, lively and beautiful, but sad and full of hardship at the same time. Glad that you had a chance to visit. Thanks for reporting what you found.
Man, you really sold me on Cuba. Interesting historical places, people talking to each other in the streets, classic cars, pre-internet life style. Sounds like an awesome place to visit.
I visited Cuba in March, so I wonder if we were there at the same time 😂 Havana is definitely an interesting and unique experience. One thing I would add is how the old city consists of a mix of collapsed ruins and run-down buildings right next to beautifully restored wonderful buildings and plazas.
quiero decir que acerca del punto numero 3, los supermercados en cuba no hay muchos productos porque las sanctiones americanas impeden los cubanos para comprar los productos comidas, medicinos, o muchos otras productos. algunas personas piensan que es solamente porque del comunismo, pero la verdad es diferente. ¡gracias por este video! 🙂
@bobleglob162 There are actually many economic sanctions against trading with Venezuela just from US Executive Orders. This isn't even taking into account the numerous congressional sanctions. You can't even work for some US jobs if you have traveled to Venezuela.
REALLY Wish Alma would make more videos. She is the Best because she has a degree in teaching Spanish , and both of her parents were teachers . Her Mother taught Kindergarten . . .my level. :D
Es fácil visitar Cuba si tienes ciudadanía o residencía permanente española pero también naciste en los Estados Unidos (y por lo tanto tienes ciudadanía estadounidense también?) Lo único que yo sé es que sería bastante difícil ir a Cuba como estadounidense.
They're starving Cuba until they surrender their land and allow US corporations free reign. With failed Invasions, terrorist plots and assassination attempts it seems economic blockade is the chosen weapon.
@@tpipandpop4242 You cant on the one hand acknowledge the "most evil people in the world" imposing a 60 year blockade on a tiny island and then on the other hand blame its government as "the biggest issue", who despite the blockade, has managed to not only function reasonably normal, but achieve what they have with so little, particularly around health care. I would estimate 99% of all the issues stem from the blockade, I dont think one could describe a problem in Cuba without it finding correlation to the blockade.
@@tpipandpop4242 Do you know how many "defectors" are getting paid to lie about the conditions of their "evil communist home country". Also, most Cubans who fled to Florida did so because they lost their slaves so they have every reason to lie and oppose the revolution and the Cuban government.
As an American I believe as long as our biggest trade partner is the Chinese Communist Party, i am 100% for ending travel and trade restrictions on Cuba. HOWEVER i have friends from Cuba that disagree with me. The things they went through and saw were atrocious and they tear up when they talk about it.. I just believe that the direct support ending the embargo would give to the Cuban people is worth the price of supporting the Cuban communist party. Our yearly trading volume with China is in the trillions of USD and our biggest corporations have assets there. The embargo on Cuba is driven purely by right wing political dogma and no other good reason.
Products shortage is result of illegal sanctions by the world's bully, US. On the other hand, let's see how many homeless people and how many people without health care has the world superpower, ultracapitalist US.... The, second economy in the world (lol). VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN. VIVA CUBA. HASTA SIEMPRE.
Right you are, no one ever really mentions the US's economic system capitalism, probably because the fact is obvious from the many well-stocked shelves in the markets, the great variety of available products and services, the relatively low prices created by free-market competition, and the overall prosperity in the marketplace.
@@phantomegr Not sure I understand your response. Do you mean to say people can't buy items that have been locked up to prevent theft, or are you saying people can't afford to buy products? In any case, you would be wrong on both accounts.
you have a super americanized mentality in talking about our Country it is not Communist Cuba update your knowledge as this indeed is disgustingly disrespectful .... poor yes but to keep these cars running we are genusis at utalizaing what we have.... talk to north american sactions if youd like to know who a communist is open your eyes to current events ....while educating others in speaking spanish it is important to properly EDUCATE yourself on true events of Latin American history
@elenadiaz360, I think Alma was trying to make a point that the internet is not widely available and fast like some of us are used to in our home countries (I’m from Canada). I’ve been there twice and the last time was in 2017. I’m sure things have changed since then but we only had internet access in our hotel lobby and we only used it to keep our family updated on what we were doing so we didn’t notice or care how fast we could watch videos etc. There are many good reasons to go to Cuba even if great internet access isn’t one of them. When I go to Cuba it is to relax, explore the country, and talk to the locals. I enjoy practicing my Spanish with the locals as they are so friendly and kind and don’t seem to mind my very beginner level of speaking. Don’t take Alma’s review as critical. She said it was an amazing trip and she can’t wait to go back. I really hope to see (more) Cubans making videos on the culture so we can learn more about it! Viva Cuba 🇨🇺 ❤
