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Cuban Food Crisis

Cuba faces a severe food crisis as import reliance, economic challenges, and mismanagement lead to shortages. Efforts include foreign aid, local initiatives, and policy shifts.

Former UPEC President from Matanzas Speaks Out: "Many People in Cuba Are Starving"
Former UPEC President from Matanzas Speaks Out: "Many People in Cuba Are Starving"

Published on 5/30/2025

Díaz-Canel's Visit to Cuban Elderly Home Highlights Stark Reality of Hunger and Inequality
Díaz-Canel's Visit to Cuban Elderly Home Highlights Stark Reality of Hunger and Inequality

Published on 5/22/2025

Sancti Spíritus: A Surge in Fish Supply, Yet Empty Plates Persist
Sancti Spíritus: A Surge in Fish Supply, Yet Empty Plates Persist

Published on 4/22/2025

Ship Laden with Rice Arrives in Santiago de Cuba Amidst Distribution Delays
Ship Laden with Rice Arrives in Santiago de Cuba Amidst Distribution Delays

Published on 4/4/2025

Official Explanation for Unpleasant Bread Smell in Cuba
Official Explanation for Unpleasant Bread Smell in Cuba

Published on 4/3/2025

Rotten Eggs Collected by Cubans in Santiago de Cuba Amidst Diarrhea Outbreak Concerns
Rotten Eggs Collected by Cubans in Santiago de Cuba Amidst Diarrhea Outbreak Concerns

Published on 3/28/2025

Dairy Farm Manager Arrested in Guanabacoa for Illegal Cattle Slaughter
Dairy Farm Manager Arrested in Guanabacoa for Illegal Cattle Slaughter

Published on 3/24/2025

Diaz-Canel Reviews Dollar-Based Egg Production at Quivicán Farm
Diaz-Canel Reviews Dollar-Based Egg Production at Quivicán Farm

Published on 3/21/2025

Matanzas Bakery Offers Croquettes and Tostones Amidst Food Shortages
Matanzas Bakery Offers Croquettes and Tostones Amidst Food Shortages

Published on 3/13/2025

Delayed Promises: Cuban Government to Deliver 17 Pounds of Rice in Villa Clara
Delayed Promises: Cuban Government to Deliver 17 Pounds of Rice in Villa Clara

Published on 3/11/2025

Gerardo Hernández Applauds Cuban Man Raising Fish at Home to Survive
Gerardo Hernández Applauds Cuban Man Raising Fish at Home to Survive

Published on 3/8/2025

Police Escort Rice Shipment in Baracoa: "What a Crazy Scene!"
Police Escort Rice Shipment in Baracoa: "What a Crazy Scene!"

Published on 3/6/2025

Ship Arrives in Havana with Wheat Flour for Rationed Bread Supply
Ship Arrives in Havana with Wheat Flour for Rationed Bread Supply

Published on 3/2/2025

Valdés Mesa: Rice is the Key to Cuban Diet Amidst Food Crisis
Valdés Mesa: Rice is the Key to Cuban Diet Amidst Food Crisis

Published on 2/10/2025

Beef and Homemade Weapons Seized in Santiago de Cuba Raid Following Neighbor's Tip
Beef and Homemade Weapons Seized in Santiago de Cuba Raid Following Neighbor's Tip

Published on 2/2/2025

Cuban Mothers Scavenge for Food in Dump to Feed Their Children Amid Crisis
Cuban Mothers Scavenge for Food in Dump to Feed Their Children Amid Crisis

Published on 11/15/2024

Cuba Prioritizes Vehicle Imports from the U.S. Over Food Purchases
Cuba Prioritizes Vehicle Imports from the U.S. Over Food Purchases

Published on 10/16/2024

Outrage Erupts Over Seizure of Farmers' Food Trucks in Santiago de Cuba
Outrage Erupts Over Seizure of Farmers' Food Trucks in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 10/4/2024

Cuban Priest Shares Recipe for Long-Lasting Sampa to Tackle Food Crisis
Cuban Priest Shares Recipe for Long-Lasting Sampa to Tackle Food Crisis

Published on 9/19/2024

Cuba Faces Bread Shortages While Regime Showcases Flour Production at Varadero Gourmet Festival
Cuba Faces Bread Shortages While Regime Showcases Flour Production at Varadero Gourmet Festival

Published on 9/16/2024

Gourmet Tourism Amidst Starvation: 10 Culinary Events Hosted by Diaz-Canel and Liz Cuesta
Gourmet Tourism Amidst Starvation: 10 Culinary Events Hosted by Diaz-Canel and Liz Cuesta

Published on 9/12/2024

Cuban Farmer Exposes Food Crisis: "Thank God for Burnt Rice"
Cuban Farmer Exposes Food Crisis: "Thank God for Burnt Rice"

Published on 9/5/2024

Cuba Secures $1.3 Million for Sustainable Fishing as Citizens Struggle to Access Seafood
Cuba Secures $1.3 Million for Sustainable Fishing as Citizens Struggle to Access Seafood

Published on 8/14/2024

Cubans Distribute Food to Needy Children in Sancti Spíritus
Cubans Distribute Food to Needy Children in Sancti Spíritus

Published on 8/1/2024

Puerto Rican Celebrities Compete in "Super Chef" with Cuban Recipes
Puerto Rican Celebrities Compete in "Super Chef" with Cuban Recipes

Published on 7/16/2024

Mexican Influencer in Cuba Provides Meals for Elderly in Havana
Mexican Influencer in Cuba Provides Meals for Elderly in Havana

Published on 7/11/2024

Retired Generals to Advise on Food Production in Holguín
Retired Generals to Advise on Food Production in Holguín

Published on 6/27/2024

Frei Betto Returns to Mesa Redonda, Cubans Wonder What Advice He’ll Offer
Frei Betto Returns to Mesa Redonda, Cubans Wonder What Advice He’ll Offer

Published on 6/21/2024

Cuban Minister of Commerce Blames Shortages on Import Dependency
Cuban Minister of Commerce Blames Shortages on Import Dependency

Published on 5/23/2024

Students in Santiago de Cuba Forced to Bite into Bread to Prevent Reselling
Students in Santiago de Cuba Forced to Bite into Bread to Prevent Reselling

Published on 5/20/2024