Cuban government allows Cubans to purchase DVD players and Computers!

With Fidel taking a walk from “politics” it seems that Cuba is quickly on it’s way to rapid Westernization and the deterioration of a culture all their own. The Cuban government announced that various electronics, such as DVD players and computers, can now be purchsed by Cuban citizens for the first time, ever. Previously the rule was simple. Companies and foreigners were allowed to buy computers and other electronic goodies but everyone else living in Cuba was out of luck. What a surprise.

What brought about this change of heart you may ask? The new and “improved availability of electricity,” of course! Now, I know you’re getting excited, but there are a few “hot” items that won’t be available yet as the increasing fear of over-stimulating the cuban population is now a concern. In a country where the tempature never drops below 30 degrees, they’ve decided to hold off on the air-conditioners and instead allow the puchase of things to help add to the heat… how cruel. 24″ televisions, rice cookers and microwaves are among the top commodities that you’re everyday Cuban can own. Unfortunatley, the tortilla bread will have to remain moist and flacid. That’s right, the decision has been made… toasters will be restricted until 2010.