Hernandez works in Caibarien, a town close to Santa Clara — a city synonymous with revolutionary icon Che Guevara but also Cuba’s most LGBT-friendly town. ADVERTISEMENT“I’m more revolutionary than gay,” says Hernandez, who has photos of both her boyfriend and the famous Argentine guerrilla on the wall behind her. Santa Clara is located just 30 kilometers (20 miles) from Placetas, the birthplace of current Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who took over from Raul Castro in April. Over the last few decades, the surrounding Villa Clara province has developed into a haven for the LGBT community. “Santa Clara is something else — nothing is strange or surprising here because anything can happen,” said Ramon Silverio, the 69-year-old founder of El Mejunje.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 21, 2018 07:30 UTC