Rationed Food in Cuba: Historic Strategy Echoes the Present Economic Crisis
Sunday, 24 March 2024, 04:03
Rationed Food in Cuba: Past vs Present
María de los Ángeles Pozo recalls the days of rationed food in Cuba during the Cold War. The experience of managing family rations in subsidized stores highlights the struggle faced by Cubans today.
Key Points:
- Historic Practice: Rationed food distribution during the Cold War.
- Current Situation: Economic crisis leading to hunger in Cuba.
María de los Ángeles Pozo used to get a little notebook laying out her family’s rations in Cuba’s subsidized neighborhood stores.
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