The shortage of milk on the Island has caused the Castro authorities to limit its distribution among minors, something that highlights the current economic crisis that the country is going through.
Betsy Díaz, Minister of Domestic Trade (MINCIN), recognized that the cuts made due to the government’s inability to import the necessary amount of powdered milk, especially affect the provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Guantánamo, Pinar del Río and Havana.
These territories are in this position because the local production of fluid milk by the agricultural sector has been plummeting in recent years.
The official indicated to the state press that, although a decrease in milk production is common during the first months of the year, due to droughts, the current crisis exceeds expectations, which worsens because the Island cannot import milk. enough.
As a “solution” the MINCIN has decided to opt for an equitable distribution of the few resources it has, which is why it began with the transfer of the little milk available between provinces, allocating it only for infants from zero to six months in 10 days. additional.
“The amount of powdered milk available today means that priorities within priorities must be established,” Díaz acknowledged.
Another option contemplated by the MINCIN is to distribute syrup, something that has been done in the past, however, the official indicated that “substitute productions” are also being affected by the shortage in Cuba.
Díaz assures that these productions could improve in March, but this seems to be another empty promise made by the government to keep the people calm.
Criticism on social networks
The situation has caused several groups on Facebook to complain about the poor administration of the regime, pointing out that their children had not had this product for several months.
The publications that replicated the news of this limitation in the delivery of milk were filled with comments made by citizens who claim to be tired of the government’s promises, pointing out that it is always the same when it comes to justifying the misery experienced on the Island. .
Others pointed out that it was obvious that the milk would run out on the Island, since the government pays a pittance to the farmers, hoping that they will somehow comply with the optimistic production plan assigned to them in the midst of the worst economic crisis seen. in the history of the country.
“It is logical that it should end… If it is not bought, the farmers want to pay them a pittance for a liter of milk… In case no one knows, the producers are practically giving away their work… because everyone knows the work it takes to maintain a small herd” , said one of these Internet users.
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