South Florida Sun-Sentinel logo South Florida Sun-Sentinel 20 months ago

End to cell phone, hotel bans shows how far behind Cuba is

There is a catch, however, to all this newfound openness. Most Cubans today don't have the hard currency they'll need to afford such luxuries. Many don't even have access to dollars or euros, period. Full Article at South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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