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Cuban Rationing System Fails to Deliver Essentials, Leaving Citizens in Scarcity
Cuban Citizens Grapple with Severe Food Scarcity Amidst Rationing System HAVANA – A recent video report has brought to light the stark realities faced by Cuban citizens under the nation's long-standing rationing system, known as the "cartilla de racionamiento." The report, shared by content creator MangoCrudo, details the significant discrepancies between promised and delivered essential goods, underscoring widespread economic hardship. The presenter, speaking from a bustling street in what appears to be a Cuban city, explained the mechanism of the rationing card. "This is the rationing card," he stated, holding up a small booklet. "It lists products that are supposed to be given to the people, to the public, once a month." He specified items such as rice, grains, oil, sugar, compote, salt, coffee, and matches, along with daily bread rations. However, the reality on the ground paints a grim picture. "What's happening in this country? These products are not available," the presenter revealed. He highlighted that as of May 21st, only sugar and rice had been distributed for the entire month, leaving many families without crucial staples. An individual interviewed in the report corroborated the severe shortages. When asked what items are typically provided, the interviewee responded, "Normally, the basket includes rice, sugar, a grain like chickpeas or beans... sometimes they give salt, sometimes oil, but right now, with how Cuba is, you know... they don't give anything." He further elaborated on the lack of choice, stating, "It's not what you ask for, it's what they distribute in the bodega." The report emphasizes that the meager rations, combined with insufficient wages, force many Cubans to live in "misery," as they depend on these government-issued products to survive. The video aims to offer a candid look at daily life in Cuba, moving beyond the typical tourist narratives to expose the struggles of its people.
