In the last few hours, the Ministry of Internal Trade of Cuba (MINCIN) issued an official statement denying the rumors circulating on social networks about the elimination of products of food from a regulated family basket.
However, the publication It did not have the desired effect among the Cuban people, who soon expressed their frustration and discontent through comments on social networks, questioning the disconnect between the official discourse and the daily reality. which is before them.
long absence and criticism on social networks
One of the most representative comments was from Rosmery Torres, who pointed out the lack of basic results: “It doesn’t make much difference if they have gradually removed everything and that it will arrive whenever they feel like it.” This user pointed out that the delivery of food is irregular, referring to the lack of milk for children over two years of age and how the Cuban people feel as a result of the lack of resources.
In the same way, José Gustavo Rey Torres, a resident of Colón, said that only 2 pounds of sugar were delivered at the end of September in his town, while products such as rice and oil were evident with him that they were not there: “Coffee” They have not given anything for months, and on TV they say: ‘how coffee is made in Guantanamo.'”
Yolanda Milagros Cardona Salazar, from Santa Cruz del Norte, pointed out the shortage: “3 pounds of rice and 2 sugar, is that the whole basic basket? MINCIN denies it. Byeol assured that, although the news about removing products from the basket was declared false, in practice it is almost a fact: “Little by little they have stopped taking most of the food . “
The hard truth about food shortages in Cuba
Among the comments, there were also those who fear that the situation will get even worse. Iliany Matute Cordero pointed out that although the MINCIN statement has described the news as false, the truth is that less and less products are distributed and without any prior notice.
For her part, Marisleydis Ramírez Soca also expressed her anger: “Tell me which person lives for a month with only 4 pounds of rice and 2 of sugar? “Lack of respect for the people.” His words resonate among thousands of Cubans who face a daily struggle to cover their basic needs, with promises of development that never materialize.
Last September, the Minister of Internal Trade, Betsy Díaz Velázquez, said recognized the tension that affected food distribution, due to transportation problems, fuel, and electricity shortages. However, he also promised that the situation would improve with the arrival of three ships that were waiting to be paid to ship owners, which will reduce part of the shortage.
Despite these statements, the truth has been different. In the eastern regions of Cuba, for example, rice, a staple food in the Cuban diet, has not yet spread. This situation has led to a growing frustration among the people, who are observing how official promises are not fulfilled, while daily life is becoming more difficult.
