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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Megan Janetsky

Cubans search for holiday food amid deepening crisis

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

As Belkis Fajardo, 69, walks through the dense streets of downtown Havana with small bag of lettuce and onions in hand, she wonders how she’ll feed her family over the holidays.

Scarcity and economic turmoil are nothing new to Cuba, but Fajardo is among many Cubans to note that this year is different thanks to soaring inflation and deepening shortages.

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