Cuba – Page 22 – Havana Times

Rapper Maykel Osorbo Disappears in State Security custody

The Cuban rapper and activist’s whereabouts are unknown, just like those of Luis Manuel Otero, the leader of the San Isidro Movement.

The Cuban establishment is divided over criticism of Raul Castro’s grandson, while prime minister, Manuel Marrero, calls for unity.

Humberto left Cuba when food shortages and the economic crisis had become unbearable. He arrived in Mexico looking to rebuild his life.

Those closest to the artist believe that he may be forced into exile. They said that efforts are underway in that direction.

Amid banging pots and pans, plumes of smoke, and outages, the Cuban electricity crisis seems to have turned madness into a widespread state.

In my novel, The Optimistic Cuban, we connect with Fernando, the protagonist, who is a law student under Batista’s rule.

Before the sun heats the asphalt, they are already there. They wear no uniforms or badges. Their tools are their voices and a plastic stool.

Thousands search for a way to escape the heat. In Matanzas, the bay, beaches, and rivers have once again become places of refuge. (15 photos)

A friend told me about the moment he became fully aware of just how serious our situation in Cuba had become.

A synopsis of events that, over the past several days, have become—and continue to be—among the most talked-about topics in my neighborhood.