HAVANA TIMES – It’s almost ready. Located on the central 23rd Street, in front of Coppelia, right in the heart of Vedado. Since the beginning of its construction, a little over two years ago, it has sparked thousands of comments and controversies.
Criticism has not been long in coming shortly before its inauguration, as many Cubans live in inhumane conditions, with their homes on the verge of collapse, while Cuba continues to fill with hotels for tourism, which, on the other hand, also disrupts the urban architecture of the area.
Looking through the news, I find the debate on this topic, and I can’t help but feel sad. Many hotels have been erected in recent years, hotels intended for foreign tourism. Just to mention a few: The Hotel Paseo del Prado, a majestic building located at the end of Havana’s Pr