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An article from the independent media Periódico Cubano, in collaboration with the influencer Darwin Santana, reveals never-before-seen photos of one of the most luxurious residences of the Castro family: the mansion known as Nave Pilar, located in Varadero.
Built in 1948, Nave Pilar was for decades a property used exclusively by the Castro regime.
The property, located in the exclusive Kawama neighborhood, covers an area of approximately 14,000 square meters.
The entire property is under constant surveillance, and authorization from the State Security apparatus is required to approach it.
The leaked photographs—over 300 images taken during a renovation in 2011—reveal interior spaces adorned with marble, high-end furniture, bulletproof glass, and cutting-edge technology.
Its facilities include a gym, sauna, billiard rooms, jacuzzi, smart showers, several kitchens equipped with industrial appliances, and a central air conditioning system throughout the property.
The cost of the renovation just over a decade ago exceeded six million dollars. However, real estate experts indicate that due to its size, oceanfront location, and unique features, Nave Pilar could surpass 100 million dollars in the international market.
These images illustrate the stark contrast between the privileges of communist leaders and the living conditions of millions of Cubans, characterized by blackouts, scarcity, and crumbling housing.
While the regime insists that the people "resist" and "sacrifice," its elite secretly enjoy luxuries reserved for billionaires.
The report is part of a series of publications that will continue to reveal details about this mansion, its history, renovations, works of art, and illustrious visitors who have stayed there over the years.
The investigation reveals the opacity, double standards, and corruption of a system that, under the rhetoric of equality, has built unimaginable privileges for its leaders, hidden behind walls, surveillance, and silence.
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