Cubans have endured more than two years of food and medicine shortages

Soaring prices for food, fuel and shipping have exposed import dependency and vulnerabilities such as deteriorating infrastructure.

Cuba’s economy decreased by 10.9% during 2020, registering a slight recovery of 1.3% during the past year (2021).

On the other hand, Cubans they have endured more than two years of food and medicine shortages, as well as long lines to buy scarce goods, facing high prices and transportation problems.

Blackouts have added to the frustration, prompting an exodus of more than 150,000 Cubans from October to the United States and other countries.