From ration books to rationed lives: Cuba's economic struggle.

Cuba's "libreta" ration book system, launched in 1963, previously ensured food security for millions during the Cold War. Today, an economic crisis has reduced rationed food supply, leading to hardship for those who do not flee to countries like US or Europe. Many Cubans struggle to adapt to the country's new, more unequal state as private markets emerge with prices similar to the international market.

March 24, 2024
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