“70 percent of a Cuban family’s expenses go to buying food.”

“70 percent of a Cuban family’s expenses go to buying food.”

In the context of shortages and inflation resulting from the regime’s failed economic policies, Governor Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that currently more than 70 percent of Cuban family spending goes to purchasing food. At a meeting on the subject, he called for increased production of quality food “that reaches people’s tables” and “proposed to increase the … Read more

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel dismissed the Economy Minister in view of the serious crisis facing the country.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel dismissed the Economy Minister in view of the serious crisis facing the country.

The Cuban government dismissed Alejandro Gil this Friday as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Planning, as part of a plan to provide oxygen to a time of crisis and a devastated economy. An official statement confirmed that Gill, 60, has been relieved “of his responsibilities”. The dismissal occurs upon the proposal of … Read more