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Actor Ramses Pino, 24, looks at his mobile phone prior to taking part in a test to be part of the theatre company Fenix, in Havana, February 10, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Actor Ramses Pino, 24, looks at his mobile phone prior to taking part in a test to be part of the theatre company Fenix, in Havana, February 10, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Bass player Daniel Saias (C), 26, reacts during a rehearsal of the band “Carlon y La Novena” in downtown Havana, February 10, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Bass player Daniel Saias (C), 26, reacts during a rehearsal of the band “Carlon y La Novena” in downtown Havana, February 10, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Asbel Siles, 27, who decided not to attend university, talks to relatives (not pictured) after work at his family's tobacco plantation in San Luis at Cuba's western province of Pinar del Rio, February 16, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Asbel Siles, 27, who decided not to attend university, talks to relatives (not pictured) after work at his family's tobacco plantation in San Luis at Cuba's western province of Pinar del Rio, February 16, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Mechanic Antonio Sanchez, 22, works at his family's fish shop in Havana, February 19, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Mechanic Antonio Sanchez, 22, works at his family's fish shop in Havana, February 19, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Youngsters exercise in an avenue in Havana, February 13, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Youngsters exercise in an avenue in Havana, February 13, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Mechanic and salsa dance instructor Ariel Domninguez, 26, (L), gives a class to Jarman Frash, 25, a medical student from Germany in Havana, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Mechanic and salsa dance instructor Ariel Domninguez, 26, (L), gives a class to Jarman Frash, 25, a medical student from Germany in Havana, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Raul Ecosegui (R), who studied to be a mechanic but now works as a carpark attendant at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, exercises next to Hansel Pupo, 24, who studied to be a veterinarian but decided to be a construction worker, in Havana, March 13, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Raul Ecosegui (R), who studied to be a mechanic but now works as a carpark attendant at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, exercises next to Hansel Pupo, 24, who studied to be a veterinarian but decided to be a construction worker, in Havana, March 13, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Jose Cisneros, 24, who recently graduated from university where he studied Economics and is looking for a job, has his hair cut by Enrique David, 26, in Havana, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Jose Cisneros, 24, who recently graduated from university where he studied Economics and is looking for a job, has his hair cut by Enrique David, 26, in Havana, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Youths play soccer in an empty swimming pool at a park in Havana, March 13, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Youths play soccer in an empty swimming pool at a park in Havana, March 13, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Student Jairo Cardenas (C), 16, break dances in an empty swimming pool at a park in Havana, March 13, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Student Jairo Cardenas (C), 16, break dances in an empty swimming pool at a park in Havana, March 13, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Musician Sandro Perez, who studied gastronomy but decided to make his living as musician and goes by the name “Ras Sandino”, prepares a leaflet announcing his reggae band performance in old Havana, March 5, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Musician Sandro Perez, who studied gastronomy but decided to make his living as musician and goes by the name “Ras Sandino”, prepares a leaflet announcing his reggae band performance in old Havana, March 5, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Street seller David Garcia (C), 20, plays with a soccer ball with his friends Luis Enrique (R), 20, who is attending military service, and Yaciel Concepcion, 21, who is a physics teacher, in downtown Havana, March 5, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Street seller David Garcia (C), 20, plays with a soccer ball with his friends Luis Enrique (R), 20, who is attending military service, and Yaciel Concepcion, 21, who is a physics teacher, in downtown Havana, March 5, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Youths play in a park in Havana, February 22, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Youths play in a park in Havana, February 22, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Singers Raciel Lopez, 30 (center, L), and Maria Despaigne (center, R), perform during a rehearsal of the band “Carlon y La Novena” in downtown Havana, February 10, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Singers Raciel Lopez, 30 (center, L), and Maria Despaigne (center, R), perform during a rehearsal of the band “Carlon y La Novena” in downtown Havana, February 10, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Gioerqui Hernandez, 21, who has a degree in gastronomy, rolls tobacco at the H. Upmann factory in Havana, February 26, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Gioerqui Hernandez, 21, who has a degree in gastronomy, rolls tobacco at the H. Upmann factory in Havana, February 26, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Student Michael Figueredo, 17, sits with his dog "Whiskey" in Havana, March 1, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Student Michael Figueredo, 17, sits with his dog "Whiskey" in Havana, March 1, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




English teacher and social communications student Claudia Mas, 24, (L), and her brother Humberto Gomez, a journalism student, 24, listen to music with their cell phones in a park in Havana, March 14, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

English teacher and social communications student Claudia Mas, 24, (L), and her brother Humberto Gomez, a journalism student, 24, listen to music with their cell phones in a park in Havana, March 14, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Jorge Fajardo, 24, welds a fence in a small factory in downtown Havana, April 16, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Jorge Fajardo, 24, welds a fence in a small factory in downtown Havana, April 16, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Student of the National School of Music David Navarro, 16, practices with his trumpet before performing at a public demonstration in support of Venezuela's government in Havana, March 15, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Student of the National School of Music David Navarro, 16, practices with his trumpet before performing at a public demonstration in support of Venezuela's government in Havana, March 15, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Students of the National School of Music, (R-L) Ernesto Robles, 18, Juan Carlos Poveda, and Antonio Gonzalez, 19, practice with their instruments before a performance during a public demonstration in support of Venezuela's government in Havana, March 15, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Students of the National School of Music, (R-L) Ernesto Robles, 18, Juan Carlos Poveda, and Antonio Gonzalez, 19, practice with their instruments before a performance during a public demonstration in support of Venezuela's government in Havana, March 15, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Pantomime artist Sheila Marrupe, 15, (C), relaxes with friends at the seafront Malecon in Havana, May 21, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Pantomime artist Sheila Marrupe, 15, (C), relaxes with friends at the seafront Malecon in Havana, May 21, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Civil engineering PhD students Arazai Garcia, 28, (L), and Maidelin Pacheco, 21, chat during lunch time at the University of Camaguey in Camaguey, Cuba, June 19, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Civil engineering PhD students Arazai Garcia, 28, (L), and Maidelin Pacheco, 21, chat during lunch time at the University of Camaguey in Camaguey, Cuba, June 19, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Indira Estrada, 26, who works in informatics, kisses her boyfriend, engineer Raiko Bonet, 27, at Megano beach in Havana, May 22, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Indira Estrada, 26, who works in informatics, kisses her boyfriend, engineer Raiko Bonet, 27, at Megano beach in Havana, May 22, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Dancers for TV shows, (L-R) Yasel Rodriguez, 26, Yudisvani Rabi, 32 and Maykel Puentes, 30, dance during a contemporary dance training session as part of “Proyecto Divino” (“Devine Project” in Spanish), in downtown Havana, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Dancers for TV shows, (L-R) Yasel Rodriguez, 26, Yudisvani Rabi, 32 and Maykel Puentes, 30, dance during a contemporary dance training session as part of “Proyecto Divino” (“Devine Project” in Spanish), in downtown Havana, February 4, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Youths dance during the 9th International Festival Danzon at a community center in Madruga, Cuba, June 27, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Youths dance during the 9th International Festival Danzon at a community center in Madruga, Cuba, June 27, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Student Yordanis Donatiel, 16, reacts to friends (not pictured) at his home in downtown Havana, April 9, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Student Yordanis Donatiel, 16, reacts to friends (not pictured) at his home in downtown Havana, April 9, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Housekeeper Elizabeth Verdesia, 29, speaks on the phone before giving birth at the Ana Betancourt de Mora Hospital in Camaguey, Cuba, June 19, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Housekeeper Elizabeth Verdesia, 29, speaks on the phone before giving birth at the Ana Betancourt de Mora Hospital in Camaguey, Cuba, June 19, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Youths watch an art exhibition in a space dedicated to alternative arts in Havana, March 20, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Youths watch an art exhibition in a space dedicated to alternative arts in Havana, March 20, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Students Carlos Yalindo, 17, and Elena Martinez, 15, watch a rodeo competition at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 21, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Students Carlos Yalindo, 17, and Elena Martinez, 15, watch a rodeo competition at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 21, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Ifrain Garcia, 23, has his hair cut at home by his friend Joel Drecker, 32, a gardener, in downtown Havana, April 9, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Ifrain Garcia, 23, has his hair cut at home by his friend Joel Drecker, 32, a gardener, in downtown Havana, April 9, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Milena Pino, 15, puts on makeup prior to taking part in a speed competition with horses at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana March 21, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Milena Pino, 15, puts on makeup prior to taking part in a speed competition with horses at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana March 21, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Cowboy Arturo Padilla, 25, (C), who has a degree in gastronomy, takes part in a rodeo competition at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 22, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Cowboy Arturo Padilla, 25, (C), who has a degree in gastronomy, takes part in a rodeo competition at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 22, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Malena Olivera, 14, takes her horse after performing at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 22, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Malena Olivera, 14, takes her horse after performing at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 22, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




A teenager break dances on the street in Havana, March 29, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

A teenager break dances on the street in Havana, March 29, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Actress Gabriela Griffith, 25, and actor Armando Miguel, 29, perform during the recording of a musical video clip in Havana, March 20, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Actress Gabriela Griffith, 25, and actor Armando Miguel, 29, perform during the recording of a musical video clip in Havana, March 20, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Veterinary student Adonis Dias, 16, prepares a horse for a competition during the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 16, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Veterinary student Adonis Dias, 16, prepares a horse for a competition during the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 16, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Mariachi Diana Sanchez, 23, talks to members of her band during a presentation at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 16, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Mariachi Diana Sanchez, 23, talks to members of her band during a presentation at the International Livestock Fair Show in Havana, March 16, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




U.S. singer Ramsey Aburdene, 26, (L), sings hip-hop with tattoo shop owner Felipe Suni, 23, in Havana, March 18, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

U.S. singer Ramsey Aburdene, 26, (L), sings hip-hop with tattoo shop owner Felipe Suni, 23, in Havana, March 18, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Dancer Cristian Perez, 20, (2nd L) and nurse Lazaro Buides, 24, (C), dance with friends near the sea in Havana, Cuba, July 12, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Dancer Cristian Perez, 20, (2nd L) and nurse Lazaro Buides, 24, (C), dance with friends near the sea in Havana, Cuba, July 12, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Actress Gabriela Griffith, 25, smokes a cigarette during a break in the recording of a musical video clip in Havana, March 20, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Actress Gabriela Griffith, 25, smokes a cigarette during a break in the recording of a musical video clip in Havana, March 20, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Dancer Cristian Perez, 20, (R) and informatics student Ariana Dexido, 17, dance near the sea in Havana, Cuba, July 12, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Dancer Cristian Perez, 20, (R) and informatics student Ariana Dexido, 17, dance near the sea in Havana, Cuba, July 12, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Alexander Aguilar, 29, who has a bachelor degree in education, works as carpenter in downtown Havana, February 6, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Alexander Aguilar, 29, who has a bachelor degree in education, works as carpenter in downtown Havana, February 6, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)




Hiphop singers Reyna Hernandez (L), who has a degree in Chemistry, 29, and Social Worker Yadira Pintado, 29, who are known as “La Reina y la Real”, or “The Queen and the Real” in Spanish, perform at a space dedicated to alternative arts in Havana, March 19, 2015. Picture taken March 19, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)

Hiphop singers Reyna Hernandez (L), who has a degree in Chemistry, 29, and Social Worker Yadira Pintado, 29, who are known as “La Reina y la Real”, or “The Queen and the Real” in Spanish, perform at a space dedicated to alternative arts in Havana, March 19, 2015. Picture taken March 19, 2015. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters)
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