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False $1,100 aid rumor caused crowds and chaos in Cuba, debunked by officials.
A false rumor claiming $1,100 in aid would be distributed at Havana and Santiago de Cuba hotels after Hurricane Melissa spread rapidly on Facebook and WhatsApp, falsely attributed to Spanish figure Ignacio Giménez and allegedly linked to Raúl Castro.
Hundreds gathered, forming long lines under yellow-shirted teams that never arrived, prompting police response and traffic disruptions.
The Ministry of Tourism denied the claims, stating it does not distribute aid and urging reliance on official sources.
The incident highlighted widespread vulnerability amid Cuba’s economic crisis, with misinformation thriving due to public desperation and lack of transparency.
Un falso rumor de ayuda de $1,100 causó multitudes y caos en Cuba, desacreditado por las autoridades.