Subsidized food, a lifeline for many Cubans, is rapidly becoming scarce and costly. The government faces mounting challenges as it grapples with international sanctions that hinder its ability to import essential goods. With rising prices and diminishing supplies, the situation has left families struggling to secure daily meals.
In Cuba, bread has shrunk to a size smaller than an adult's hand, rice is increasingly difficult to find, and staples like oil and coffee have become nearly nonexistent. This alarming trend has forced many, like 57-year-old Rosalia Terrero, to resort to extreme measures just to survive. Terrero, who works at a local "bodega," reports that some people are going to bed hungry, subsisting on little more than water mixed with sugar.
The empty shelves in stores reflect a dire reality. Terrero's family of seven relies heavily on subsidized bread, which the government has reduced from 80 grams to just 60 grams. She expresses her concern, stating that this meager amount is insufficient to satisfy hunger. As the economic crisis deepens, many Cubans are left to wonder when this desperate situation will improve.
What You Will Learn
- The current state of food scarcity in Cuba and its impact on daily life.
- Personal accounts from Cuban citizens facing food shortages.
- The role of government policies and international sanctions in exacerbating the crisis.
- Insights into the broader economic challenges facing Cuba.
