Because not much is happening for you
in Cuba's second largest city;
Melba Martinez is still out of work and
struggling to feed two children on her state ration book and a daily
hustle for extra rice or cooking oil.
"There's no work, no money," Martinez said, her voice rising in fury.
"How are you going to buy a pair of shoes that cost $20? If you buy
them, you don't eat. If you eat, you go barefoot."
We're sure that'll change, now that Barack and Raul have talked. In the meantime, put on a happy face for the block watchers;
Government officials in Santiago did not return repeated phone calls
from The Associated Press seeking comment on conditions in the city.
That wariness extends to the populace in a city where many are reluctant
to talk to the press and cast nervous looks to see who may be
listening.
"There are problems, there are many problems that can't be resolved,"
secondary-school teacher Julieta Barrera said. Then, nervously glancing
at those waiting alongside her on line outside a bank, she added: "but
up 'til now I'm very happy with everything."
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