Susely Morfa Blames U.S. Embargo for Egg Shortage in Cuba

The Cuban regime may falter in many areas, but it never misses a chance to blame the United States embargo for the country's myriad issues.

This time, Susely Morfa González, the first secretary of the Communist Party in Villa Clara, pointed the finger at the embargo for the crisis in egg production, a scarce commodity on the island.

In a post on X this Wednesday, the so-called "millionaire psychologist" claimed that "due to the embargo, medications necessary for ensuring poultry health did not arrive on time, resulting in losses in the animal population."

She further stated that "the lack of importation of poultry equipment hindered the ability to increase breeding capacity."

The post sparked a wave of critical responses from users who rejected her justification, reminding her that Cuba trades with numerous countries.

"The embargo affects poultry health, but not hotel construction. In short, hypocrisy," wrote @ynl1993.

Another user, @pimpamp41449207, sarcastically commented, "And she keeps harping on about the embargo. Cuba can buy food and medicine from the USA, but it's all cash, because they're bad payers."

Other internet users questioned the economic argument of the Communist Party. "@popolvuhnews asked, "Where is the blockade if they can trade with the rest of the world?" while @joseleonardoro9 pointed out, "Tell the truth, they can't buy because they have no money and no one gives them credit."

Engineer Roberto Morales (@RobertoMoralesC) joined the debate: "Aren't there medications in Spain, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico? Where is the impediment?"

The most viral comment came from @Camed_V, summarizing the general sentiment: "Damn embargo that hasn't let us choose our president for over 60 years."

Morfa's statements come amid a food crisis and the collapse of the state-run poultry system, where farms lack feed, medications, and basic equipment.

National egg production has plummeted, and regulated sales have nearly vanished, leaving Cuban families without one of their primary protein sources.

While the government continues to blame the U.S. embargo, economists inside and outside Cuba point to the structural inefficiencies of the socialist system, lack of producer autonomy, and diversion of resources to non-essential sectors like tourism and hotel construction, even amidst widespread hunger.

Months ago, the official newspaper Granma was forced to address the scarcity, acknowledging the deep public dissatisfaction and the state's inability to maintain a staple food in the national diet.

Subsequently, the Ministry of Agriculture launched a "cooperative eggs" experiment, a scheme that delegated production responsibilities to local entities with limited autonomy and no real supply guarantees, barely alleviating the situation in some rural areas.

By the end of the summer, the situation had worsened to the point where egg production hit historic lows, confirming the collapse of the state-run poultry sector.

The lack of feed, outdated infrastructure, and ineffective policies have left the country without one of its most accessible foods, while authorities continue to cite the embargo as the sole explanation.