"Only candles and the odd solar lamp can be glimpsed inside the immense colonial houses eaten away by the salt from the sea and Cuba's decades of struggle."
"Cubans know that the bombs can fall at any time, we have known it for decades. And that's why we dance it's habit, says Yessica, who doesn't sit still for a minute."
"Today is just another day, Haris says with a glass of rum in his hand. Abroad, they talk as if we have reached our limit and are at."
In Central Havana, darkness prevails on Friday nights, with only candles and solar lamps illuminating colonial houses. Music from the Deauville hotel provides a backdrop for locals who gather to enjoy son and timba, undeterred by the country's crises. Amidst blackouts and political tensions, Cubans embrace a carpe diem mentality, choosing to dance and celebrate life. The vibrant atmosphere persists as people gather at the Malecon, entrepreneurs open businesses, and spontaneous protests occur, reflecting resilience in the face of adversity.
Read at english.elpais.com
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