Cuban Government Admits to Economic Crisis as Citizens Face Blackouts, Food Rationing

Cuba is facing an economic crisis with shortages of electricity, food, and transportation. Government officials admitted the situation on state TV.
There will be blackouts, less public transit, and rationing due to lack of money to import food and fuel. Officials blamed US embargo and high global food prices.
Cubans expressed frustration online, saying promises were not fulfilled and leaders do not experience the hardships.
Measures to address crisis like electricity rationing had already begun in some provinces before the TV appearance.
Cuba's economy has been in crisis for decades. Recent policies to try to boost it like eliminating dual currency have failed to resolve shortages.

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Posted 9/29/2023, 1:34:16 PM