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Food Shortages

Cuba faces escalating food shortages as measures are taken to prevent reselling and calls for self-sufficiency grow. Impurities, scarcity, and urgent pleas dominate.

Police Use Pepper Spray on Women and Children During Food Sale Chaos in Santiago de Cuba
Police Use Pepper Spray on Women and Children During Food Sale Chaos in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 11/8/2025

How Are Birthdays Celebrated in Today's Cuba?
How Are Birthdays Celebrated in Today's Cuba?

Published on 11/10/2025

Cándido Fabré Longs for Lázaro Expósito and Calls for Fairly Priced State Markets
Cándido Fabré Longs for Lázaro Expósito and Calls for Fairly Priced State Markets

Published on 11/9/2025

Cuban in the U.S. Provides Aid to Families in Holguín
Cuban in the U.S. Provides Aid to Families in Holguín

Published on 11/4/2025

Record Number of Protests Hit Cuba: Over 1,200 Civic Actions and Complaints in October
Record Number of Protests Hit Cuba: Over 1,200 Civic Actions and Complaints in October

Published on 11/4/2025

New Store Hours in Santa Clara: A Fresh Disruption for Cubans Amid Time Change
New Store Hours in Santa Clara: A Fresh Disruption for Cubans Amid Time Change

Published on 11/2/2025

Cuban Woman's Desperate Plea for Help Amid Río Cauto Flooding
Cuban Woman's Desperate Plea for Help Amid Río Cauto Flooding

Published on 11/2/2025

Enormous Avocado from Santa Clara Sparks Nostalgia and Awe Online
Enormous Avocado from Santa Clara Sparks Nostalgia and Awe Online

Published on 11/1/2025

Cuban Communist Party Official in Granma: "We're Providing One Pound of Rice Per Consumer"
Cuban Communist Party Official in Granma: "We're Providing One Pound of Rice Per Consumer"

Published on 10/29/2025

Residents of Sigua, South of Santiago de Cuba, Struggle with Food Shortages as Government Remains Silent
Residents of Sigua, South of Santiago de Cuba, Struggle with Food Shortages as Government Remains Silent

Published on 10/28/2025

Cuban Government Downplays Baire Protest as Mere "Dialogue with Authorities"
Cuban Government Downplays Baire Protest as Mere "Dialogue with Authorities"

Published on 10/18/2025

Baire Rises Up: Demonstrations Erupt in Santiago de Cuba Over Blackouts, Hunger, and Hardship
Baire Rises Up: Demonstrations Erupt in Santiago de Cuba Over Blackouts, Hunger, and Hardship

Published on 10/17/2025

Cuban Government Boasts About Ration Book Production, Citizens Respond: "A Single Page Is Enough"
Cuban Government Boasts About Ration Book Production, Citizens Respond: "A Single Page Is Enough"

Published on 10/17/2025

Chikungunya Outbreak in Matanzas: "The Entire Town is Sick and There's No Food to Eat"
Chikungunya Outbreak in Matanzas: "The Entire Town is Sick and There's No Food to Eat"

Published on 10/14/2025

Cuban Influencer Sparks Debate Over Refrigerator Content on TikTok: "Linked to a Communist"
Cuban Influencer Sparks Debate Over Refrigerator Content on TikTok: "Linked to a Communist"

Published on 10/8/2025

Protests Erupt in Santa Felicia, Marianao: Residents Decry Blackouts, Hunger, and Government Neglect in Cuba
Protests Erupt in Santa Felicia, Marianao: Residents Decry Blackouts, Hunger, and Government Neglect in Cuba

Published on 10/8/2025

Cuban Government Conducts "Exemplary" Trial in Artemisa for Cattle Theft and Slaughter
Cuban Government Conducts "Exemplary" Trial in Artemisa for Cattle Theft and Slaughter

Published on 10/6/2025

Over 90% of Cubans Would Leave the Country Tomorrow, Survey Reveals
Over 90% of Cubans Would Leave the Country Tomorrow, Survey Reveals

Published on 9/29/2025

Cuban Woman Shares Dollar Tree Finds for Her Family in Cuba: "Lightweight and Awesome"
Cuban Woman Shares Dollar Tree Finds for Her Family in Cuba: "Lightweight and Awesome"

Published on 9/23/2025

Christian Church Calls for Prayer Amid Cuba's Crisis: "We Can't Endure This Life Any Longer"
Christian Church Calls for Prayer Amid Cuba's Crisis: "We Can't Endure This Life Any Longer"

Published on 9/16/2025

Rural Birthday Celebrations in Cuba Highlight Dire Conditions: "Countless Cubans Can't Even Afford a Cake"
Rural Birthday Celebrations in Cuba Highlight Dire Conditions: "Countless Cubans Can't Even Afford a Cake"

Published on 8/30/2025

Elderly Man's Story Sheds Light on Hunger and Neglect Among Cuba's Seniors
Elderly Man's Story Sheds Light on Hunger and Neglect Among Cuba's Seniors

Published on 8/12/2025

Cuban State Media Claims Drop in International Tourism Leads to "Agricultural Surpluses"
Cuban State Media Claims Drop in International Tourism Leads to "Agricultural Surpluses"

Published on 8/4/2025

Celebrations Amidst Crisis: Bayamo Plans Festivities Despite Power Outages and Scarcity
Celebrations Amidst Crisis: Bayamo Plans Festivities Despite Power Outages and Scarcity

Published on 8/2/2025

Cuba's Focus on Tourism Amid Crisis: Marrero Prioritizes Hotels Over Food
Cuba's Focus on Tourism Amid Crisis: Marrero Prioritizes Hotels Over Food

Published on 7/15/2025

Cuban Nightlife Continues Amid Crisis: "No Food or Power, But Parties Never Stop"
Cuban Nightlife Continues Amid Crisis: "No Food or Power, But Parties Never Stop"

Published on 7/4/2025

Cuban Government's Televised Show from a Banana Plantation: A Distraction from the Harsh Reality
Cuban Government's Televised Show from a Banana Plantation: A Distraction from the Harsh Reality

Published on 6/26/2025

Cuban Woman's TikTok Video Showcases Improvised Cooking and Unique Fish Dish
Cuban Woman's TikTok Video Showcases Improvised Cooking and Unique Fish Dish

Published on 6/26/2025

Cuban Woman Shares Her Hack for Bringing Food to Her Family When Traveling to the Island: "It Makes Traveling Easier"
Cuban Woman Shares Her Hack for Bringing Food to Her Family When Traveling to the Island: "It Makes Traveling Easier"

Published on 6/15/2025

94-Year-Old Cuban Woman Shares Her Harrowing Experience: "A Terrible Sense of Hopelessness"
94-Year-Old Cuban Woman Shares Her Harrowing Experience: "A Terrible Sense of Hopelessness"

Published on 6/9/2025

Cuban Youth Satirize National Crisis with Reggaeton Anthem: "Maybe the Storekeeper's in Jail"
Cuban Youth Satirize National Crisis with Reggaeton Anthem: "Maybe the Storekeeper's in Jail"

Published on 5/26/2025

Cuban Leader Dresses in Military Attire Following Massive Protests in Bayamo and Cienfuegos
Cuban Leader Dresses in Military Attire Following Massive Protests in Bayamo and Cienfuegos

Published on 5/24/2025

Bayamo Residents Demand Action Amid Hunger and Power Outages
Bayamo Residents Demand Action Amid Hunger and Power Outages

Published on 5/24/2025

Hunger and Power Outages Ignite Protests in Eastern Cuba
Hunger and Power Outages Ignite Protests in Eastern Cuba

Published on 5/22/2025

Heartbreaking Exchange Between Cuban Mother and Son Goes Viral
Heartbreaking Exchange Between Cuban Mother and Son Goes Viral

Published on 5/22/2025

Luisito Comunica's Heartfelt Apology After Cuban Viewers React to YouTube Video: "Sorry for My Insensitivity"
Luisito Comunica's Heartfelt Apology After Cuban Viewers React to YouTube Video: "Sorry for My Insensitivity"

Published on 5/21/2025

May Day in Cuba: Parading Amid Hunger and Blackouts
May Day in Cuba: Parading Amid Hunger and Blackouts

Published on 5/1/2025

Cuba Extends Duty-Free Import Exemptions for Food, Hygiene Products, and Medicines
Cuba Extends Duty-Free Import Exemptions for Food, Hygiene Products, and Medicines

Published on 4/26/2025

Cuba's Reality Exposes Harsh Truths in Viral TikTok Video
Cuba's Reality Exposes Harsh Truths in Viral TikTok Video

Published on 4/20/2025

Cuban Government Denies Basic Necessities to Its People
Cuban Government Denies Basic Necessities to Its People

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

Crowds Flock to José Daniel Ferrer's Home for Food Amid Cuba's Economic Turmoil
Crowds Flock to José Daniel Ferrer's Home for Food Amid Cuba's Economic Turmoil

Published on 3/15/2025

Cuban Government Holds "Revolutionary Reaffirmation" Event in Río Cauto After Protests
Cuban Government Holds "Revolutionary Reaffirmation" Event in Río Cauto After Protests

Published on 3/11/2025

Cuban Government Calls for Mass May Day Parades Amid Economic Turmoil
Cuban Government Calls for Mass May Day Parades Amid Economic Turmoil

Published on 3/10/2025

Cuban Government Distributes Peas and Rice Following Massive Protests in Río Cauto
Cuban Government Distributes Peas and Rice Following Massive Protests in Río Cauto

Published on 3/9/2025

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

Cuba Considers Allowing Foreigners to Lease Land
Cuba Considers Allowing Foreigners to Lease Land

Published on 3/5/2025

Cubans Celebrate with a Conga Amid Power Outages and Food Shortages in Central Havana
Cubans Celebrate with a Conga Amid Power Outages and Food Shortages in Central Havana

Published on 3/4/2025

Cuban Official Suggests Intermittent Fasting Amid Food Shortages
Cuban Official Suggests Intermittent Fasting Amid Food Shortages

Published on 3/1/2025

The Harsh Reality of Cuba Through the Eyes of Two Young Escapees: "The Regime Has Torn Us Apart"
The Harsh Reality of Cuba Through the Eyes of Two Young Escapees: "The Regime Has Torn Us Apart"

Published on 2/14/2025

Cuban Woman's Complaint About Food Shortages Diverts Attention to a Surprising Detail
Cuban Woman's Complaint About Food Shortages Diverts Attention to a Surprising Detail

Published on 1/8/2025

Elderly Women Clash Over Food at Santiago de Cuba Agricultural Fair
Elderly Women Clash Over Food at Santiago de Cuba Agricultural Fair

Published on 1/6/2025

Yakelín La Pandemia's Christmas: "Cubans Are Desperate for Anything"
Yakelín La Pandemia's Christmas: "Cubans Are Desperate for Anything"

Published on 12/27/2024

Scarce December Rations Finally Arrive in Santiago de Cuba: A Meager Offering of Rice and Peas
Scarce December Rations Finally Arrive in Santiago de Cuba: A Meager Offering of Rice and Peas

Published on 12/27/2024

Luis Silva Returns to Instagram with a Humorous Letter to Santa Claus and a Witty Warning
Luis Silva Returns to Instagram with a Humorous Letter to Santa Claus and a Witty Warning

Published on 12/25/2024

Family in Santiago de Cuba Apprehends the Same Thief for the Third Time on Their Farm
Family in Santiago de Cuba Apprehends the Same Thief for the Third Time on Their Farm

Published on 12/20/2024

Call for "Combatant People's March" Sparks Outrage Among Cubans: "Does It Provide Food or Electricity?"
Call for "Combatant People's March" Sparks Outrage Among Cubans: "Does It Provide Food or Electricity?"

Published on 12/15/2024

Cuban Uses Humor to Highlight Nation's Crisis: "Columbus Might Rediscover Us Any Day Now"
Cuban Uses Humor to Highlight Nation's Crisis: "Columbus Might Rediscover Us Any Day Now"

Published on 12/2/2024

Jokes That Remain Timeless in Cuba, Two Decades On
Jokes That Remain Timeless in Cuba, Two Decades On

Published on 12/1/2024

Communist Leader in Granma Praises TAORO Nectar "Success" Amidst Widespread Shortages
Communist Leader in Granma Praises TAORO Nectar "Success" Amidst Widespread Shortages

Published on 11/25/2024

Cuban Food Industry Minister Highlights Production Capacity but Points to Raw Material Shortage as Major Obstacle
Cuban Food Industry Minister Highlights Production Capacity but Points to Raw Material Shortage as Major Obstacle

Published on 11/23/2024

Cuban Government Withholds 2023 Agricultural Statistics: A Sign of Economic Policy Failure?
Cuban Government Withholds 2023 Agricultural Statistics: A Sign of Economic Policy Failure?

Published on 11/12/2024

Is Cuba Experiencing Modern-Day Plagues? A Biblical Parallel
Is Cuba Experiencing Modern-Day Plagues? A Biblical Parallel

Published on 11/11/2024

Havana Reaches Breaking Point: Cubans Share Survival Stories After Cyclone Rafael
Havana Reaches Breaking Point: Cubans Share Survival Stories After Cyclone Rafael

Published on 11/9/2024

Luis Silva Warns Hurricane Rafael Against Visiting Cuba: "You'll Be Blamed for Everything"
Luis Silva Warns Hurricane Rafael Against Visiting Cuba: "You'll Be Blamed for Everything"

Published on 11/6/2024

Tomato Paste Spilled on Busy Santiago de Cuba Street Becomes Symbol of Crisis
Tomato Paste Spilled on Busy Santiago de Cuba Street Becomes Symbol of Crisis

Published on 11/3/2024

Cuban Mother Stages Protest in Baracoa Over Food and Power Shortages
Cuban Mother Stages Protest in Baracoa Over Food and Power Shortages

Published on 11/2/2024

Haydée Milanés: "Cuba Deserves Better Than Its Current Struggles"
Haydée Milanés: "Cuba Deserves Better Than Its Current Struggles"

Published on 10/20/2024

Cuban Contradiction: Deputy Prime Minister Attends Global Food Forum in Rome Amid Island's Food Shortages
Cuban Contradiction: Deputy Prime Minister Attends Global Food Forum in Rome Amid Island's Food Shortages

Published on 10/14/2024

Street Vendor Sells Pea Stew Amid Santiago de Cuba's Economic Struggles
Street Vendor Sells Pea Stew Amid Santiago de Cuba's Economic Struggles

Published on 10/10/2024

Cuba Faces Major Power Outages, Chinese Generator Donation, and Escalating Electrical Crisis
Cuba Faces Major Power Outages, Chinese Generator Donation, and Escalating Electrical Crisis

Published on 9/18/2024

Man Faints from Hunger in Santiago de Cuba: Neighbors Provide Bread and Sugary Water
Man Faints from Hunger in Santiago de Cuba: Neighbors Provide Bread and Sugary Water

Published on 9/15/2024

Varadero Gourmet Kicks Off Amidst Cuba's Food Crisis
Varadero Gourmet Kicks Off Amidst Cuba's Food Crisis

Published on 9/11/2024

A Man in Santiago Seen Walking a Pig Through the City: "Many Would Envy His Fortune"
A Man in Santiago Seen Walking a Pig Through the City: "Many Would Envy His Fortune"

Published on 9/5/2024

Cubana Urges Financial Support for Relatives in Cuba Amid Dire Conditions
Cubana Urges Financial Support for Relatives in Cuba Amid Dire Conditions

Published on 9/4/2024

What Will September's Basic Goods Basket in Villa Clara Include?: "Awaiting Decisions"
What Will September's Basic Goods Basket in Villa Clara Include?: "Awaiting Decisions"

Published on 9/2/2024

Cuban Guide Tells Tourists About Dire Situation: "People Are Eating Cats Here"
Cuban Guide Tells Tourists About Dire Situation: "People Are Eating Cats Here"

Published on 9/2/2024

Mansions in Havana Hit Market for $800,000 and $600,000 Amid Economic Struggles
Mansions in Havana Hit Market for $800,000 and $600,000 Amid Economic Struggles

Published on 8/22/2024

Golden Eggs: Carton Prices Exceed 5,000 Pesos in Cuba
Golden Eggs: Carton Prices Exceed 5,000 Pesos in Cuba

Published on 8/16/2024

Poor Conditions at All-Inclusive Hotel in Varadero: "Pizza Without Cheese and Rock-Hard Bread"
Poor Conditions at All-Inclusive Hotel in Varadero: "Pizza Without Cheese and Rock-Hard Bread"

Published on 8/15/2024

President Díaz-Canel Asserts "Challenging Times, But We Can Overcome"
President Díaz-Canel Asserts "Challenging Times, But We Can Overcome"

Published on 7/30/2024

Thousands Take to Santiago's Streets for Los Hoyos Conga
Thousands Take to Santiago's Streets for Los Hoyos Conga

Published on 7/20/2024

Minister of Food Industry Declares No Need for Investment in New Technologies in Cuba
Minister of Food Industry Declares No Need for Investment in New Technologies in Cuba

Published on 7/18/2024

Cuban TikToker Entertains with His Unique “Explosive” Croquette Recipe
Cuban TikToker Entertains with His Unique “Explosive” Croquette Recipe

Published on 7/17/2024

City of Sancti Spíritus Shows Off New Decoration Amidst Food Shortages
City of Sancti Spíritus Shows Off New Decoration Amidst Food Shortages

Published on 7/16/2024

Son of Fidel Castro Announces Temporary Social Media Hiatus for "Digital Detox"
Son of Fidel Castro Announces Temporary Social Media Hiatus for "Digital Detox"

Published on 7/12/2024

Cuba Suspends Rationed Chicken for Pregnant Women and Children
Cuba Suspends Rationed Chicken for Pregnant Women and Children

Published on 7/10/2024

Beatriz Johnson Participates in Controversial Ritual at Santiago de Cuba's Caribbean Festival
Beatriz Johnson Participates in Controversial Ritual at Santiago de Cuba's Caribbean Festival

Published on 7/10/2024

Aid Sought for Aunt and Nephew with Down Syndrome in Camagüey: "They Are in Desperate Need"
Aid Sought for Aunt and Nephew with Down Syndrome in Camagüey: "They Are in Desperate Need"

Published on 6/27/2024

Young Cuban Returns from Mexico to Face Dire Food Shortages
Young Cuban Returns from Mexico to Face Dire Food Shortages

Published on 6/24/2024

Cuban Expat Reflects on Life Before Emigrating: "Eating Meat Weekly Was a Luxury"
Cuban Expat Reflects on Life Before Emigrating: "Eating Meat Weekly Was a Luxury"

Published on 6/24/2024

Young Cuban Captures the Reality of Life in Cuba
Young Cuban Captures the Reality of Life in Cuba

Published on 6/21/2024

Gordon Ramsay Seeks Genuine Cuban Cuisine: Locals Weigh In
Gordon Ramsay Seeks Genuine Cuban Cuisine: Locals Weigh In

Published on 6/12/2024

Cuban Store Video Reveals Dire State: "We Need Food!"
Cuban Store Video Reveals Dire State: "We Need Food!"

Published on 6/10/2024

Young Cuban Pleads for Humanitarian Visa: "Don't Let Me Die"
Young Cuban Pleads for Humanitarian Visa: "Don't Let Me Die"

Published on 6/5/2024

Brawl Erupts Between Cubans and Mexicans at Vedado Fair
Brawl Erupts Between Cubans and Mexicans at Vedado Fair

Published on 6/2/2024

Mexican Tourist Shares Emotional Experience in Cuba: "I Broke Down Crying in My Room"
Mexican Tourist Shares Emotional Experience in Cuba: "I Broke Down Crying in My Room"

Published on 5/31/2024

Audio Leak Disrupts Live Broadcast of Buenos Días Morning Show
Audio Leak Disrupts Live Broadcast of Buenos Días Morning Show

Published on 5/26/2024

Bread with Sand in Las Tunas: Government Claims 'Impurities' in Flour
Bread with Sand in Las Tunas: Government Claims 'Impurities' in Flour

Published on 5/25/2024

Díaz-Canel Urges Cubans to Grow More Food for Self-Sufficiency
Díaz-Canel Urges Cubans to Grow More Food for Self-Sufficiency

Published on 5/25/2024

Food Expo Opens in Havana Amid Severe Shortages
Food Expo Opens in Havana Amid Severe Shortages

Published on 5/22/2024

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