In pictures: Cuban stories

Ramon Silverio (top left) runs El Mejunje cultural centre in Santa Clara, which has live shows, dances and music for all ages and is popular with the town’s gay and transvestite communities.

"With all and for the good of all," he says, quoting Cuba's independence hero Jose Marti. "That's why everyone is here."

He earns less than $30 (£15) a month but says he has enough to live on.

"Thanks to the Cuban revolution I escaped extreme poverty."