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On Cuban streets, mid-century icons face challenge from new rides

The influx has come despite a biting economic crisis on the communist island, where the average monthly wage is $42 and the vast majority of Cubans struggle to get from point A to B due to a public transport system crippled by shortages of parts and fuel.

Old American cars are seen parked on a Havana street on September 9, 2024. (Credit: AFP)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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HAVANA - Brand new Mercedes, state-of-the-art 4x4s, even Teslas: high-end, modern cars have started appearing in Havana, a city whose image is intricately linked to the

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