Informal Economy

Explore Cuba's informal economy, featuring luxury knockoffs, currency black markets, and street vending amid government crackdowns and socioeconomic challenges.

Cuban Woman Highlights Life Disruptions: 42 Hours Without Power or Water

Published on 6/20/2026

From Sweets to Tamales: Cuban Mother's Struggle to Feed Her Child

Published on 6/18/2026

Cuban Immigrant Shares the True Cost of Living in Mexico

Published on 4/28/2026

Cuban Leader Defends "Revolutionary Humanism" Amid Rising Neglect and Poverty

Published on 3/19/2026

Dollar Surges in Cuba's Black Market Before Miguel Díaz-Canel's Address

Published on 3/13/2026

Currency Market in Cuba Sees a Drop in Convertible Peso Value This Saturday

Published on 12/20/2025

Havana Government Imposes New Price Ceilings on Agricultural Products

Published on 9/30/2025

Currency Black Market: Current Exchange Rates for the Dollar, Euro, and MLC in Cuba

Published on 7/29/2025

Struggling in Cuba: Viral TikTok Sheds Light on the Harsh Reality of Living on State Salaries

Published on 7/10/2025

Cuba's Banking Chaos Persists: "We Can't Access Our Money"

Published on 7/1/2025

Millionaires' Kiosk: Havana's Unique Spot for Imported Goods

Published on 6/26/2025

Euro Surges to New Heights in Cuba's Black Market

Published on 6/16/2025

Young Cuban Detained with Excessive Force for Selling Produce in Güines Park

Published on 6/14/2025

Mother Accompanies Police to Scene Where Her Son Was Assaulted for His Motorcycle

Published on 5/7/2025

A Cuban's Perspective: Havana Beyond the Tourist Brochures

Published on 5/6/2025

Child Apprehended by Police for Selling Candy at Havana Airport

Published on 12/16/2024

Cuban Government Targets Roadside Kiosks and Illegal Sales Points in Economic Crackdown

Published on 12/10/2024

Spotlight on Street Vendors: Cuba's Thriving Market for Luxury Knockoffs

Published on 11/20/2024