Cuba’s digital undergound

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A “digital underground” is at work in Cuba spreading videos and reports critical of the government, according the the NYT. Since the internet is so controlled, they use a sneakernet powered by USB thumb drives. One hot item of contraband is a video of students asking pointed questions of National Assembly President Ricardo Alarcón.

I love the way one brave student asked about why he wasn’t allowed to travel overseas. He asks, If I work all my life on a farm and save up some money and want to take my kids to visit the spot in Bolivia where Che Guevara fell, to honor his memory, why can’t I go? Awesome.

Mar 12, 2008 | Comments | Tags: ,

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