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Child Labor

Explore the alarming rise of child labor in Cuba, highlighting children's struggles as they sell goods on the streets to support their families amidst economic hardship.

14-Year-Old Cuban Boy Pedals Bicitaxi to Support His Family
14-Year-Old Cuban Boy Pedals Bicitaxi to Support His Family

Published on 5/22/2026

Cuban Community Rallies to Support 13-Year-Old Boy Working to Survive
Cuban Community Rallies to Support 13-Year-Old Boy Working to Survive

Published on 5/11/2026

"Struggling with School and Firewood: A Cuban Teen's Daily Challenge"
"Struggling with School and Firewood: A Cuban Teen's Daily Challenge"

Published on 4/30/2026

Cuban Government Encourages Children to Contribute Summer Break to Factory Work in Santiago de Cuba
Cuban Government Encourages Children to Contribute Summer Break to Factory Work in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 6/29/2025

Maxwell Moves Hearts by Donating Money to a Young Street Vendor in Cuba: "I'm a Father First"
Maxwell Moves Hearts by Donating Money to a Young Street Vendor in Cuba: "I'm a Father First"

Published on 6/19/2025

Cuban Leader Acknowledges Child Labor and Begging Amid Longstanding Denial
Cuban Leader Acknowledges Child Labor and Begging Amid Longstanding Denial

Published on 4/25/2025

Children Selling Goods in Santiago de Cuba Face Juvenile Detention, José Daniel Ferrer Warns
Children Selling Goods in Santiago de Cuba Face Juvenile Detention, José Daniel Ferrer Warns

Published on 1/26/2025

A Man's Heartwarming Gesture Towards Two Young Guava Sellers in Ciego de Ávila
A Man's Heartwarming Gesture Towards Two Young Guava Sellers in Ciego de Ávila

Published on 12/19/2024

Child Apprehended by Police for Selling Candy at Havana Airport
Child Apprehended by Police for Selling Candy at Havana Airport

Published on 12/16/2024

Help Sought for 15-Year-Old with Tracheotomy Selling Pizzas on Camagüey Streets
Help Sought for 15-Year-Old with Tracheotomy Selling Pizzas on Camagüey Streets

Published on 12/6/2024

Cuban Children Sell Candy on Havana Streets to Support Their Grandmother
Cuban Children Sell Candy on Havana Streets to Support Their Grandmother

Published on 11/30/2024

Growing Public Discontent Sparks Protests Across Cuba
Growing Public Discontent Sparks Protests Across Cuba

Published on 10/1/2024

Child Spotted Selling Avocados on Santiago de Cuba Streets
Child Spotted Selling Avocados on Santiago de Cuba Streets

Published on 9/21/2024

Child Selling Avocados in Santiago de Cuba to Support Family Finances
Child Selling Avocados in Santiago de Cuba to Support Family Finances

Published on 9/13/2024

Cuban Mother and Daughter Seen Selling Goods in Camagüey Streets
Cuban Mother and Daughter Seen Selling Goods in Camagüey Streets

Published on 9/12/2024

Child in Camagüey Sells Tamales to Survive: "My Mom Left, and My Dad Wants to Leave Too"
Child in Camagüey Sells Tamales to Survive: "My Mom Left, and My Dad Wants to Leave Too"

Published on 9/10/2024

Child Labor: Cuban Children Struggle to Survive on Havana Streets
Child Labor: Cuban Children Struggle to Survive on Havana Streets

Published on 8/21/2024

Cuban State Media Acknowledges Child Labor Issues
Cuban State Media Acknowledges Child Labor Issues

Published on 6/22/2024