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Economic Hardship

Explore stories on "Economic Hardship," highlighting Cubans' struggles with shortages, price surges, governmental actions, and the pursuit of better opportunities abroad.

"Overwhelmed by Pleas: Cuban Woman in the U.S. Opens Up About Constant Requests for Help from the Island"
"Overwhelmed by Pleas: Cuban Woman in the U.S. Opens Up About Constant Requests for Help from the Island"

Published on 2/18/2025

Cuba: A Nation in Ruin and Hunger, as Portrayed by The Times
Cuba: A Nation in Ruin and Hunger, as Portrayed by The Times

Published on 2/11/2025

Returning to Cuba Leaves YouTuber Heartbroken by Former Classmate’s Condition: A Sobering Encounter
Returning to Cuba Leaves YouTuber Heartbroken by Former Classmate’s Condition: A Sobering Encounter

Published on 2/4/2025

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

Cuban Woman Vents at Fidel Castro Wax Statue in New York: "Facing the Man Who Ruined My Life"
Cuban Woman Vents at Fidel Castro Wax Statue in New York: "Facing the Man Who Ruined My Life"

Published on 1/2/2025

Cuban Woman in the US Shares Disappointment After Cuba Visit, Vows Not to Return
Cuban Woman in the US Shares Disappointment After Cuba Visit, Vows Not to Return

Published on 12/21/2024

Cuban Woman Faces Backlash for Her Bold Fashion Choice on Return to the Island
Cuban Woman Faces Backlash for Her Bold Fashion Choice on Return to the Island

Published on 12/9/2024

Young Cuban Woman's Festive Decorations Spark Mixed Reactions
Young Cuban Woman's Festive Decorations Spark Mixed Reactions

Published on 12/6/2024

Return Flight from Cayman Islands Brings Deported Migrants Back to Cuba
Return Flight from Cayman Islands Brings Deported Migrants Back to Cuba

Published on 11/30/2024

"Heartbroken After Visiting Family in Cuba: A Personal Reflection"
"Heartbroken After Visiting Family in Cuba: A Personal Reflection"

Published on 11/27/2024

Leaving Medicine for a Better Life: A Cuban Doctor's Journey from a Dream Deferred to Reality in Brazil
Leaving Medicine for a Better Life: A Cuban Doctor's Journey from a Dream Deferred to Reality in Brazil

Published on 11/15/2024

Mother's Heartfelt Reaction to Receiving a Long-Awaited Washing Machine from Her Daughter
Mother's Heartfelt Reaction to Receiving a Long-Awaited Washing Machine from Her Daughter

Published on 11/9/2024

Advice from a Cuban Investor in the U.S. on Achieving the "True American Dream"
Advice from a Cuban Investor in the U.S. on Achieving the "True American Dream"

Published on 10/25/2024

A Cuban Woman in the U.S. Touches Hearts by Brightening a Child's Life with a Simple Act
A Cuban Woman in the U.S. Touches Hearts by Brightening a Child's Life with a Simple Act

Published on 10/2/2024

Cuban Government Extends Duty-Free Importation of Food, Hygiene Products, and Medicines Until January
Cuban Government Extends Duty-Free Importation of Food, Hygiene Products, and Medicines Until January

Published on 9/28/2024

Sign Sparks Outrage in Bayamo: "We're Laughing at Home to See if We Can Cook"
Sign Sparks Outrage in Bayamo: "We're Laughing at Home to See if We Can Cook"

Published on 9/21/2024

Cubano Uses Humor to Highlight Skyrocketing Egg Prices: "Almost a Dollar in Shells!"
Cubano Uses Humor to Highlight Skyrocketing Egg Prices: "Almost a Dollar in Shells!"

Published on 8/15/2024

A Cuban Citizen's Heartfelt Questions for the Government: "How Much Longer Must We Endure This?"
A Cuban Citizen's Heartfelt Questions for the Government: "How Much Longer Must We Endure This?"

Published on 5/29/2024

Cuban Expat in Spain Overwhelmed by Supermarket Abundance
Cuban Expat in Spain Overwhelmed by Supermarket Abundance

Published on 5/19/2024