Cuban Faces 2024: Esther Lilian Pérez Trujillo, the Big Shot of Havana’s Gas Stations

Through the messaging app, this teacher by profession was in charge of making the daily list of buyers and establishing strict instructions 14ymedio, Havana, 25 December 2024 —  Before the government acknowledged the magnitude of the energy crisis in the country – through the mouth of Minister Vicente de la O Levy the first time, in March, … Continue reading “Cuban Faces 2024: Esther Lilian Pérez Trujillo, the Big Shot of Havana’s Gas Stations”

At a Gas Station in Havana, Esther’s Fans Support Her in Her Criticism of the New Fuel Regulations

14ymedio, Havana, February 27, 2024 — Esther Pérez Trujillo, who is entrusted by the government of Guanabacoa with the organization of the lines at the gas stations of that Havana municipality, does not like the new rules for the distribution of fuel. And she doesn’t hide it. This Tuesday, in one of the Telegram groups … Continue reading “At a Gas Station in Havana, Esther’s Fans Support Her in Her Criticism of the New Fuel Regulations”

While Cuba Runs Out of Fuel, Four Tanker Trucks Arrive at Esther’s Gas Station Over Three Days

14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, 3 February 2024 — Few gas stations in Havana escape the fuel crisis that prevails in the country, stirred up by the postponement of the new rates for its purchase. Among the exceptions are Los Paraguas and Corral Falso, the two gas stations managed on Telegram by Esther Lilian Pérez … Continue reading “While Cuba Runs Out of Fuel, Four Tanker Trucks Arrive at Esther’s Gas Station Over Three Days”

The Despair of the Line Manager for More Than 6,000 Gas Station Customers in Havana

Pedro Garce Fights Against ’Imperialism’ and the Bureaucracy of Those ’From Above’ 14ymedio, Havana, 23 December 2024 — Every time he starts writing in his Telegram group, Pedro Garce, organizer of the lines for fuel in El Tángana and two other gas stations in the municipality of Plaza de la Revolución, makes customers tremble. For … Continue reading “The Despair of the Line Manager for More Than 6,000 Gas Station Customers in Havana”

Military Counterintelligence Harasses Those Who Report Corruption at Gas Stations in Cuba

“CIM agents broke down my door to try to silence me,” reveals the organizer of the queues for several Cupets. 14ymedio, Havana, 30 March 2025 — A striking complaint is being posted on the Telegram groups coordinating fuel dispatch at Havana gas stations where the Ticket app is not yet available. “Someone very close to … Continue reading “Military Counterintelligence Harasses Those Who Report Corruption at Gas Stations in Cuba”

The 14 Cuban Faces of 2024: Fugitives, Deceased, Priests, Freemasons, Athletes, Artists and Ministers

This year has been especially hard, because we have had to put together the faces of a year that, in reality, is missing too many pieces. 14ymedio, Havana, 24 December 2024 — For a decade, 14ymedio has shared each December the 14 faces that marked the year that is ending. More often than not, the … Continue reading “The 14 Cuban Faces of 2024: Fugitives, Deceased, Priests, Freemasons, Athletes, Artists and Ministers”

Cupet Authorizes the Purchase of 20 Liters for Generators at the Plaza de la Revolución Gas Stations in Havana

The company imposes a series of measures on gas stations, which will not be adopted in the unlikely event that there is enough fuel 14ymedio, Havana, 17 November 2024 — Following the experience of the Tángana gas station, located in El Vedado (Havana), the financial company Cimex, Cuba Petróleo (Cupet), the police and other local … Continue reading “Cupet Authorizes the Purchase of 20 Liters for Generators at the Plaza de la Revolución Gas Stations in Havana”