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FROM
CUBA
The street reacts to government measures
HAVANA, May 11 (Ariel Delgado Covarrubias
/ www.cubanet.org) - "This is like
a contest to see who can better and more
often screw the Cuban people," is what
Ernesto, a restaurant worker who asked that
his last name not be used, had to say about
the 15 measures recently enacted by the
Cuban government to counteract measures
announced by the U. S. government regarding
its dealings with the island.
Most people agreed the one with the most
impact was the restriction of sales in the
dollar stores across the island to foodstuffs
and products for personal hygiene.
Rosa, an electronics technician, said she
couldn't understand, "since now, by
decree, they are depriving us of products
that are also necessary."
Daliesi, a university student, asked: "Then,
we won't be able to buy clothes, shoes,
and other items? I really don't understand."
"Well, I'm sure there is an explanation
that we will learn later on," said
Rodovaldo, an old Party militant and a veteran
of the Rebel Army who also did not want
his last name used. "We have to keep
faith in the Revolution and in our Commander
in Chief [title by which Fidel Castro is
known]."
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