The Crushing Cost of Living in Cuba: A Woman's Heartbreaking Testimony

In a short video filmed in the US, a Cuban woman describes the dire economic situation in Cuba in 2025. She speaks of the high cost of basic goods, stating, "A pound of rice costs 260 pesos, sugar is 270, and a pound of mortadella is 350." She explains that she rarely leaves her home due to financial constraints, not out of fear. The video highlights the economic hardships faced by many Cubans, providing a raw and emotional perspective on the challenges they encounter daily. The woman's testimony offers a poignant reminder of the human cost of economic instability.