Posted 11/22/2023, 11:06:00 AM
Cuba's Food and Transportation Systems Falter Amid Mounting Economic Crisis
- Food production down over 50% since 2018 due to shortages of fuel, animal feed, and fertilizer
- Pork, rice, bean and egg production down over 80% compared to pre-crisis levels
- Hospitals facing shortages with 30% fewer surgeries performed compared to 2019
- Public transportation severely impacted with only 300 buses operating in Havana vs 2,500 previously
- Industry operating at just 35% capacity amid widespread economic crisis