Havana's stately homes crumble

[El Presidente]

  

 

https://morganton.com/news/nation-world/cuba-havana-housing-crisis-old-homes-in-danger-of-collapse/article_c95a592b-23c6-5e60-8197-9a423ca57725.html

 

"The Cuban government has in the past acknowledged the problem of housing deterioration, but says the lack of material resources prevents it from tackling it. Yet, many Cubans wonder why the pace of investment in tourism megaprojects such as hotels — a vital business sector that has failed to take off in at least the last two years — is not slowing down to address the dire housing crisis."

[riderpride]

So sad. Military rules, so all funding is directed to areas where Transgaviota (military owned) can profit. Cost of land decreases,  generals buy/take for pennies on the dollar.

Official line: 'Nothing to see here. It's everyone else's fault'

 

[anacostiakat]

Hypocrisy.