Commonly used methods by citizen journalists include sending pictures, small videos and text messages from a cell phone to Twitter or an email. Social media helps put Cuba's reality into perspective.
Citizen journalists share experiences with the Martis.
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Citizen report from Holguin, Cuba shows a situation in the town during a protest of "cuentapropistas," (small business owners) in January.
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Report from Santa Clara, Cuba depicting Three Kings Day celebration.
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Report from Santa Clara, Cuba shows a strike of the city's coachmen expressing their disagreement with the provincial People's Power.
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Picture taken and posted to Twitter by citizen journalist, Lázaro Yuri Valle shows the living conditions in Marianao, Havana.