The alleged sale of bones instead of actual meat in the province of Las Tunas has sparked a wave of outrage on social media. In a country where access to basic food staples has become a daily struggle for thousands of families, such incidents exacerbate existing frustrations.
Photos were shared on Facebook by user Joankelin Sánchez, who posted images of what was supposedly meat intended for the public. However, the photos reveal nothing more than bones with no visible meat content.
"The meat has arrived for the people of Las Tunas... but where's the meat?" the user wrote, his message dripping with irony. He added, "If we say they're bones, they'll call us counter-revolutionary distorters," highlighting the climate of censorship and discredit that often accompanies citizen complaints.
The post ignited dozens of reactions and comments from users who reported similar situations in other provinces. They noted that when meat products do become available, they arrive in minimal quantities, with poor quality, or at prices out of reach for most people.
This incident unfolds amid a severe food crisis characterized by scarcity, inflation, and the collapse of the state distribution system. For many Cuban families, ensuring a daily meal with sufficient protein has become nearly impossible, forcing them to rely on the informal market or substitute essential foods.
So far, authorities have not provided any explanations regarding the quality of the product or the images circulated, while social discontent grows over a situation that frequently repeats and highlights the deterioration of basic supplies on the island.
Selling bones as "meat" not only underscores the fragility of the food system but also the disconnect between official rhetoric and the everyday reality for Cubans, for whom securing enough food remains one of the greatest daily challenges.
Understanding the Food Crisis in Cuba
What triggered the outrage in Las Tunas?
The outrage was triggered by the sale of bones labeled as meat, which was shared on social media, highlighting the ongoing scarcity and quality issues in the food supply.
How are Cuban families coping with the food crisis?
Many Cuban families are forced to turn to the informal market or find substitutes for essential foods due to scarcity and high prices, making it difficult to secure daily meals with adequate protein.
Have the authorities responded to the incident?
As of now, there has been no official response from the authorities regarding the incident or the circulated images, despite growing public frustration.