| During the 1830s, Spanish rule became increasingly repressive,
provoking a widespread movements for independence. These movements gained
momentum between 1834 and 1838, during the despotic governorship of the
captain general Miguel de Tacón. Revolts and conspiracies against
the Spanish regime would dominate Cuban political life throughout the remainder
of the century.
A movement from 1848 to 1851 for annexation of the island to the United
States ended when the Spanish captured and executed its leader Narciso
López.
Rental cars outside Jose Marti International Airport
In the United States, pictures of Cuba often include vistas of classic
American cars still running years after their brothers to the north have
been resigned to the scrap pile. Like many things I learn about about
the Cuba, the truth is somewhat different. The streets play host
to many vehicles, from Russian Zil limousines to bright new Japanese imports. |
