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hierarchy. Either one’s regenerative power
has been weakened. Another form of
profound, anthropological harm has come
about as the result of the naturalization of
lies and the legitimation of vulgarity as
synonymous with Cubanness. No matter the
country, extreme levels of baseness are not
symbolic of nationality.

What is Cuba?
Paradoxically, Cubans do not feel proud of
their country or of the way they are treated
therein; they feel pride in themse