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Food Insecurity

Exploring food insecurity in Cuba, this tag discusses economic struggles, government policies impacting food availability, and widespread public discontent amid the crisis.

Skepticism Grows Among Cubans Over Promised Rice Distribution in Ciego de Ávila
Skepticism Grows Among Cubans Over Promised Rice Distribution in Ciego de Ávila

Published on 7/30/2026

From Ration Books to "Every Man for Himself": Cuba Shifts Survival Responsibility to Individuals
From Ration Books to "Every Man for Himself": Cuba Shifts Survival Responsibility to Individuals

Published on 7/24/2026

Guantanamo Residents Outraged Over Inedible Bread Quality
Guantanamo Residents Outraged Over Inedible Bread Quality

Published on 7/20/2026

"I Have Little Hope": Cuban Compares Life on the Island to Squid Game
"I Have Little Hope": Cuban Compares Life on the Island to Squid Game

Published on 7/16/2026

Cubans Skeptical of Promised Rice Distribution: 'I'll Believe It When I See It'
Cubans Skeptical of Promised Rice Distribution: 'I'll Believe It When I See It'

Published on 7/14/2026

Families in Guantánamo Urged to Grow Their Own Food Amid Escalating Crisis
Families in Guantánamo Urged to Grow Their Own Food Amid Escalating Crisis

Published on 7/11/2026

Guantánamo Plans to Revive Local Soy Yogurt Production Amid Skepticism
Guantánamo Plans to Revive Local Soy Yogurt Production Amid Skepticism

Published on 7/10/2026

Cuban Diplomat Hails UN Aid as Proof "Cuba Is Not Alone"
Cuban Diplomat Hails UN Aid as Proof "Cuba Is Not Alone"

Published on 6/26/2026

Residents of Baconao, Santiago de Cuba, Voice Desperation Over Isolation and Neglect
Residents of Baconao, Santiago de Cuba, Voice Desperation Over Isolation and Neglect

Published on 6/16/2026

Amputee in Cuba Relies on Neighbors for Survival Amid Desperation
Amputee in Cuba Relies on Neighbors for Survival Amid Desperation

Published on 6/14/2026

A Cuban Woman's Struggle: Spoiled Chicken Highlights Widespread Hardship
A Cuban Woman's Struggle: Spoiled Chicken Highlights Widespread Hardship

Published on 6/13/2026

Cuban Mother's Heartbreaking Account of Power Outage: "My Girl Crying from Hunger"
Cuban Mother's Heartbreaking Account of Power Outage: "My Girl Crying from Hunger"

Published on 6/12/2026

Cuban Leader Promises Affordable Food and Prosperity Amid Ongoing Shortages
Cuban Leader Promises Affordable Food and Prosperity Amid Ongoing Shortages

Published on 5/22/2026

Cuban Youth Speak Out: "It's Going to Collapse" Amid Havana's Streets
Cuban Youth Speak Out: "It's Going to Collapse" Amid Havana's Streets

Published on 5/15/2026

UN Initiative in Cuba: Art Competitions Spotlighting Food Security and Nutrition
UN Initiative in Cuba: Art Competitions Spotlighting Food Security and Nutrition

Published on 5/11/2026

Bakery Fined 8,000 Pesos in Guantánamo for Withholding Mother's Day Cakes
Bakery Fined 8,000 Pesos in Guantánamo for Withholding Mother's Day Cakes

Published on 5/9/2026

Survey Unveils That One in Three Cuban Families Faces Hunger
Survey Unveils That One in Three Cuban Families Faces Hunger

Published on 5/6/2026

Ration Book System in Cuba Fails: Unable to Sustain Daily Life
Ration Book System in Cuba Fails: Unable to Sustain Daily Life

Published on 5/3/2026

Over Three Million People Lose Food Stamps in the U.S.: How Many Are Affected in Florida?
Over Three Million People Lose Food Stamps in the U.S.: How Many Are Affected in Florida?

Published on 5/1/2026

Community Spirit Shines as Cubans Serve Hearty Soup to Those in Need
Community Spirit Shines as Cubans Serve Hearty Soup to Those in Need

Published on 4/29/2026

ANAP and Biotechnology Sign Agreement: When Will Cubans See Food on Their Tables?
ANAP and Biotechnology Sign Agreement: When Will Cubans See Food on Their Tables?

Published on 4/27/2026

Cuban Influencer Pleads for Help with Tears: "Give Me Back What I Had"
Cuban Influencer Pleads for Help with Tears: "Give Me Back What I Had"

Published on 4/25/2026

Lis Cuesta Embraces Farm Life Amidst Food Scarcity in Cuba: A Critical View
Lis Cuesta Embraces Farm Life Amidst Food Scarcity in Cuba: A Critical View

Published on 4/12/2026

American Reflects on Heartbreaking Experience After Visiting Cuba
American Reflects on Heartbreaking Experience After Visiting Cuba

Published on 1/20/2026

Tilapia Returns, But High Prices Persist: Cubans Struggle to Afford Basic Necessities
Tilapia Returns, But High Prices Persist: Cubans Struggle to Afford Basic Necessities

Published on 12/24/2025

Cuba Faces Unprecedented Crisis, Independent Organization Warns
Cuba Faces Unprecedented Crisis, Independent Organization Warns

Published on 12/1/2025

Increased SNAP Benefits Provide Temporary Relief Amid Government Shutdown
Increased SNAP Benefits Provide Temporary Relief Amid Government Shutdown

Published on 11/10/2025

Young Woman's Heartwarming Gesture: Cooking for Cuba's Homeless Amid Economic Hardships
Young Woman's Heartwarming Gesture: Cooking for Cuba's Homeless Amid Economic Hardships

Published on 10/30/2025

Cuba's Struggle: Beyond Survival in a Nation on the Brink
Cuba's Struggle: Beyond Survival in a Nation on the Brink

Published on 9/15/2025

Cuban Trust in Government's Ability to Solve Food Crisis Plummets to 6%
Cuban Trust in Government's Ability to Solve Food Crisis Plummets to 6%

Published on 9/8/2025

Cuban Leader Claims Democracy Exists, Blames External Forces for Social Unrest
Cuban Leader Claims Democracy Exists, Blames External Forces for Social Unrest

Published on 6/20/2025

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Acknowledges Economic Missteps: "Not Everything Went Well"
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Acknowledges Economic Missteps: "Not Everything Went Well"

Published on 6/20/2025

Is Cuba in a Worse State Now Than During the Special Period? An Independent Group Weighs In
Is Cuba in a Worse State Now Than During the Special Period? An Independent Group Weighs In

Published on 5/26/2025

Cuba Faces Dire Hunger Crisis: One in Four Goes to Bed Hungry, Says Independent Report
Cuba Faces Dire Hunger Crisis: One in Four Goes to Bed Hungry, Says Independent Report

Published on 5/18/2025

Venezuelans Highlight Hunger Crisis by Displaying Empty Refrigerators on May Day
Venezuelans Highlight Hunger Crisis by Displaying Empty Refrigerators on May Day

Published on 5/3/2025

Cuban Citizens Demand Change: "The People Want Freedom"
Cuban Citizens Demand Change: "The People Want Freedom"

Published on 4/17/2025

Cubans in the U.S. React to Suspension of Food Stamp Benefits
Cubans in the U.S. React to Suspension of Food Stamp Benefits

Published on 4/7/2025

Trump Halts Food Stamps for Humanitarian Parole Recipients
Trump Halts Food Stamps for Humanitarian Parole Recipients

Published on 4/4/2025

Fish Cocktail, Stuffed Tomatoes, and Glazed Oranges: Cubadebate's Unrealistic End-of-Year Menu
Fish Cocktail, Stuffed Tomatoes, and Glazed Oranges: Cubadebate's Unrealistic End-of-Year Menu

Published on 12/26/2024

Cubans React to End of Ration Book Subsidies: "We Can't Take It Anymore"
Cubans React to End of Ration Book Subsidies: "We Can't Take It Anymore"

Published on 12/22/2024

U.S. Warns Cuban Government's New Policies Will Worsen Island's Crisis
U.S. Warns Cuban Government's New Policies Will Worsen Island's Crisis

Published on 12/11/2024

Economist Calls for Imprisonment of Those Responsible for Cuba's Food Insecurity
Economist Calls for Imprisonment of Those Responsible for Cuba's Food Insecurity

Published on 11/4/2024

Local Perspectives Highlight Missteps Leading to Guantánamo's Post-Hurricane Crisis
Local Perspectives Highlight Missteps Leading to Guantánamo's Post-Hurricane Crisis

Published on 10/26/2024

Cuba Faces Severe Food Crisis: Over 4 Million Cubans Experience Food Insecurity in 2023
Cuba Faces Severe Food Crisis: Over 4 Million Cubans Experience Food Insecurity in 2023

Published on 10/18/2024

Cubana Defends Nephew Fined for Selling Avocados on Santiago de Cuba Street
Cubana Defends Nephew Fined for Selling Avocados on Santiago de Cuba Street

Published on 9/12/2024

Popular Discontent in Cuba: 691 Protests and Complaints Recorded in August
Popular Discontent in Cuba: 691 Protests and Complaints Recorded in August

Published on 9/2/2024

Cuban Mother Speaks Out: "This Country Isn't Moving Forward"
Cuban Mother Speaks Out: "This Country Isn't Moving Forward"

Published on 8/11/2024