As we move into the summer, Havana's population in the ghettos suffer from a lack of basics. We will return to the streets of Centro Habana to experience the streets and get a taste of what its' like to be local.... Lets go!!!!!!!!
What Cuba needs is a Chinese auto company to open up factories in Cuba.... Taking advantage of the low labor cost. I would give them their own factory complex about an hour east of Havana + a port.... They could manufacture cars at a faction of what they cost in the US and China..... And flood the U.S., Canadian and Caribbean market with cheap vehicles....
@@KeenanLambert198That wouldn’t happen bro. Good to wish, but the reality is quite different. These people have been living under a biting U.S. EMBARGO that has caused them more than $300 billion USD, according to their statistics. The entire world is asking the U.S. to get their feet off of the necks of these people. What is their crime against the U.S.? BYD is the largest electric car manufacturer in the world. A Chinese company. America just recently imposed a 100 percent tariff against the Chinese manufacturer. You think China can now set up a factory in Cuba and export to the U.S.? Again, is ok to dream. Take care…
Cuba is an amazing place even though there are so many challenges. Videos like this helps humanize the people hopefully to Miami Cubans that only think of politics
I'm Jamaican born and living in Canada for almost 30 years and our thought process and behaviour when in Cuba or the exact same. Treat people well and respect their space all while having a few drinks and some fun. I've visited 14 times and it never gets old.
Was waiting a few days for you to release your latest Cuba video. I’ve been six times myself. I love the country, but I’m always trying to learn more than just Varedero. Keep them coming.
Keenan! Your kindness is so inspiring to see. You are truly in your element, and we love to see it! When I went last year, I donated so many clothes, and the gratitude from the people...will never forget their faces. I absolutely adore Cuba, overall, and you make me wanna go back like right neooowww! Take me with you next time, ok?! 😩
Keenan, I got the same affliction you now have many years ago, Cuba Fever! Mariachi Music: Mostly out "En el Campo" (in the countryside), the Cubans love and listen to Mariachi music. There are many Mariachi bands that perform for parties, weddings and 'Quinceaneras" (the celebration when a girl turns 15, the transformation from childhood to being a young woman). These bands are comprised of world-class musicians and singers and often (I think) do a much better job musically than their Mexican counterparts. The song you past-by listening to is heard all over the island. It is Vicente Fernandez's famous song "El Rey". The lyrics speak of an enduring, hopeful pride in spite of hard times, he is a king without money, a queen or a throne: "With money or without money... I always do what I want, my word is my law. I have no throne or queen, nor anyone who understands me ...BUT I AM STILL KING!" Mr. Jefferson: He said he has Giardia Lamblia or "Giardiasis", a gastrointestinal disease caused by a parasite which you usually get from a dirty water source or, another infected person (hope you washed your hands, Keenan). It causes diahria but has other symptoms as well. Mr Jefferson wasn't asking for food, he was saying the illness takes away his appetite...so, he doesn't eat much. Considering they walk and bicycle a lot in a very hot country, the Cubans do not drink nearly enough water. Nearly all of them will, sooner or later, suffer lower back pain, which of course usually means their kidneys are not doing well. They try to boil their water but because they can't afford bottled water, they often drink whaterever they can find. Not a good idea.
Budapest, the capital of Hungary looked like Havana in terms of dilapidated buildings and so on. Now, after I think 2 decades of being a member of the EU, Budapest is looking like a 1st world city. Havana looks like it could use some serious EU type money from some source. But of course once money starts pouring into the nation things could even change for the worse on a social level. My dream for that part of the world is like in Guyana, Jamaica, Cuba & ALL the Caribbean islands discover massive oil fields in their territorial waters.
Man brother how do you get the cheap flights down there? Any time I look it’s 450+ . That’s what I’ve paid to hit Ecuador, Peru, Colombia in the past @Keenan Lambert
@@jccuban1Socialism is what brings them good. It’s what brings them high life expectancy, high literacy, low child mortality, low homelessness etc. The only thing keeping back cuba from thriving is the unjustifiable embargo.
@KeenanLambert198 it's in the heart if havana... I wanted to be where the raw atmosphere is.... I watched all your cuba videos and you gave me all the tips needed to successfully move around without looking like a fresh greengo.lol. Like you with cuba ima the same way with Colombia... but these younger guys have DRd Colombia now if you understand what I'm saying smh so I'm trying to move around and stay ahead of the crowd and go where it's still authentic.... Plus giving back to the people intrigues me alot... I will pass out a few dollars down there.... From my research giving out Cuban pesos not the same due to inflation. And do I need a Sim card? And what are some of your favorite clubs in old havana?
Brother what advice do you give for someone that wants to go to Cuba but needs to be able to make and receive phone calls from the US? I want to go but that’s my challenge.
Bruh! The site of papa f was more than enough, but then to top it all off with the belly button picking and the two finger roll check to see what he found.💀
They're not happy, they just smile for tourists in order to get some money. It's impossible to be happy with such difficult conditions of life. At this moment, almost every Cuban is trying to get out to another country. Cuba is considered right now by most Cubans as a "prison"
Hey Chris! Living in NYC I got a chance to practice frequently…. I’ve had fake girlfriends in Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico that didn’t speak any English… I’ve had girlfriends who’s parents or grandparents don’t speak English… + Panamanian neighbors that enjoy letting more practice with them.
Thanks for the comment.... I don't think we should gate keep Cuba... Russians, Italians and Canadians have ran through the place. Plenty of black Americans are going to Havana now (It's what I want)... Many of them don't speak Spanish and seem to find the inconveniences of Cuba to be a little overwhelming... It takes a culture lover to make Havana a repeat trip.... DR and Colombia are far more convenient for the "johns". Havana is a city of 2.13 million people.... I think there is a lot of room for us all.... Right now is the low season too.....
Let me jump in these interesting conversations. Does anyone feel that Russian deploying three nuclear submarine to Cuba will increase, sustain the United States embargo sanctions ?
Man, be careful walking under those rotting balconies above your head. Every year somebody is dying out there because of infrastructure failing and derrumbes be happening all over the place. Be safe in those streets...
@@KeenanLambert198 Truth hurts huh. Certainly not ftom you brother. You're not doing anything new or innovative. Be more mindful and aware of what you are doing. This aint hate or slander.
@@chaunt100 I’m intentionally supporting tourism to Cuba with the intention of lifting the economy and supporting their fledgling economy…. That’s my goal at the moment….
You are fully missing what I am doing here. I make videos, which give confidence to English speakers to visit Cuba. Maybe 70-80 people have hit me up for further advice. How else do I do that without a camera? I edit the clips together and Google pays me for it.... Completely free for you....
@@KeenanLambert198 yeah them cuban sandwiches be on point lol. Yea in one of your videos, I think you were in outdoor Pavillion and order fish (catch of the day) you cut the camera because you had to throw it back into ocean lmfao 😂
Hey Keenan. I just left Havana last week. That was my second time there. I love Havana. I took a liking to some children there and I sent them soccer balls. I brought soccer jerseys, clothes, shoes and toys this trip last week. I came back and posted on facebook that I’m taking donations for Cuba. I have accumulated a van load of stuff filled to the top. I’m having a problem finding some company to ship it to Havana. Help.
I have a lady from there that is asking me to send her a hundred dollars so she can get a passport she always to go on line to see how they live there I want to talk with you tolet me know how can find out how much it cost
Hate to be this guy. But the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd world designation is from the Cold War. Capitalism and communism 1 &2. The 3rd world is in between or neither. Cuba is technically a 2nd world country. Love it though.
Technically, you are 1000% correct. However, since the conclusion of the Cold War… “3rd world” has been used as terminology to indicate economic or political turmoil within a nation…
For that? In my experience it has been on the beach….. Ask the little guys on the beach…. They will cook it and bring it out to you… It won’t be like Jamaican fresh fish though
If capitalism was so great, why would the US have to sanction Cuba? If communism was so bad, why don’t they allow communism to be a disaster on its own merit. It’s because Cuba has enough natural resources they could sell and trade with other countries and prosper, but you forbade countries from trading with them, you have the finger on the scale of free enterprise.
The former USSR literally threw $1m every DAY to support the Cuban regime, up until Gorby was removed in 1991. In return Cuba supplied sugarcane. And hotels. Since then Cuba trades with the EU, China and India. So my question is....if Cuba is actively trading with all of these countries, how can the US embargo be inflicting so much pain (answer: it really isn't. The reason Cuba is suffering is due to years of economic mismanagement and government cadres milking the system).
First of all Cuba is a Socialist country not communist the fact you dont even know the difference shows how uneducated you are on this topic. Second of all Cuba or should I say the Cuban regime trades with the world you can look up their main trading partners, now you might be wondering if Cuba does trade and the embargo is an excuse then really what is limiting Cuba? Socialism and the Castro Regime, if Cuba were to have a free market economy like all the 1st world developed nations instead of being a cold war north korea military dynasty aswell as upholding the constitution of 1940 then you would see change in the country.
@@tiago310 Cuba is a socialist state, in which the role of the Communist Party is still enshrined in the Constitution. Cuba is actually an authoritarian government where political opposition is not permitted.
Hey Keenan, you should look into buying a Lifestraw or Puribag for Mr. Jefferson or any other cubans to help with their water problem. I tried linking them before but I think RU-vid deleted my comment.
