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Cuba halts public transportation rate increase amid economic concerns

Cuba's Christmas not so merry this year as economic crisis grinds

In a surprising turn of events, the Cuban government has decided to halt the planned increase in public transportation rates. The move comes amidst concerns about the impact of the rate hike on the country's economy and its citizens.

The decision to postpone the rate hike, which was initially set to take effect this month, was announced by Cuban officials in a bid to alleviate the financial burden faced by the population. The planned changes had provoked widespread criticism and protests from citizens.

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