Cleared for exchange
Havana, Cuba
Wants Western liberty
Carlos Mendoza
Mechanic · Age 41
“I can keep a 1958 engine alive. I am not allowed to own the garage.”
Carlos has rebuilt the same Chevrolet more times than the state has rebuilt a promise. He wants to hang a sign with his name on it, buy parts without a cousin in the ministry, and feed his sons without a ration book. He is not asking for a yacht. He is asking for a lock that he holds the key to.
Stated wants
- A business in his name
- A full grocery aisle
- Wages he can keep
- A boat trip that is legal
Seeking a seat in
the United States
Leaving Republic of Cuba. The Program is looking for an American who would prefer Cuba.