In pictures: Cuban stories

The authorities allow Maribel Vidal to sell her handicrafts two weeks out of four to tourists visiting Camaguey, 550km east of Havana.

She used to be a teacher on 3000 pesos ($135) a year.

"I now earn 10 to 15 times more," but has to pay 50% tax.

Maribel says many of the other market traders are also university graduates.

She earns enough to "live with dignity" but wishes she could return to teaching.