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flag False $1,100 aid rumor caused crowds and chaos in Cuba, debunked by officials.

flag 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. flag Hundreds gathered, forming long lines under yellow-shirted teams that never arrived, prompting police response and traffic disruptions. flag The Ministry of Tourism denied the claims, stating it does not distribute aid and urging reliance on official sources. flag The incident highlighted widespread vulnerability amid Cuba’s economic crisis, with misinformation thriving due to public desperation and lack of transparency.

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