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Cubans tweet reactions to historic diplomatic thaw | |
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Despite heavy restrictions on the internet in Cuba, social networking sites reflect the views of some inside the country in the wake of a landmark agreement with the United States. | Despite heavy restrictions on the internet in Cuba, social networking sites reflect the views of some inside the country in the wake of a landmark agreement with the United States. |
Around a quarter of Cubans have used the internet, according to the World Bank, although access is heavily regulated and very expensive. | Around a quarter of Cubans have used the internet, according to the World Bank, although access is heavily regulated and very expensive. |
Immediately after addresses by President Castro and President Obama, a map of tweets inside Cuba clearly showed the main topics of conversation. | Immediately after addresses by President Castro and President Obama, a map of tweets inside Cuba clearly showed the main topics of conversation. |
Twitter users inside Cuba who allow their tweets to be located on a map are of course not necessarily representative of the Cuban population as a whole - but many of those sending out messages were in celebratory mood and welcoming the release of five prisoners by the US. | Twitter users inside Cuba who allow their tweets to be located on a map are of course not necessarily representative of the Cuban population as a whole - but many of those sending out messages were in celebratory mood and welcoming the release of five prisoners by the US. |
Reporting by Gabriela Torres and Mike Wendling | Reporting by Gabriela Torres and Mike Wendling |
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