Cuba is in crisis as the government slashes the weight of its daily bread ration by 25%, reducing it from 80 grams to 60 grams. With an average monthly income of just $15, many Cubans struggle to afford even this minimal amount of subsidised bread. The shortage of wheat flour, blamed on the US trade embargo, exacerbates the situation. Severe food, fuel, and medicine shortages are driving record numbers of Cubans to flee the island. The once-reliable ration system, which provided essential goods, now offers only a fraction of its former coverage, leaving many in desperate need.See More
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