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The dark side of Cuban cigars

Tuesday, March 17 2009

HAVANA (AFP) — "I'm always scared," said Pedro as he deftly twisted large tobacco leaves to make fake famous name Havana cigars in a clandestine workshop in the Cuban capital.

If caught in his illegal workshop, known as a "chinchal," Pedro could face a prison term.

"It's not a business, but a necessity to survive," Pedro said in the dim light of the dilapidated building.

With long-suffering Cuba hard hit by the economic crisis and pounded by two hurricanes last year, the government has stepped up its fight against illegal trade, including in cigars.
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