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Informal Market Prices

Explore how informal market prices impact daily life in Cuba, from fuel shortages and long lines to food scarcity, leading citizens to adapt with homemade alternatives.

Cubans Turn to Homemade Bread Amid Skyrocketing Street Prices: "It's More Affordable Than You Think"
Cubans Turn to Homemade Bread Amid Skyrocketing Street Prices: "It's More Affordable Than You Think"

Published on 6/24/2026

Cuban Government Struggles for Nearly a Month to Unload Chinese Donated Rice
Cuban Government Struggles for Nearly a Month to Unload Chinese Donated Rice

Published on 6/16/2026

Cubans in Matanzas Receive Only Two Pounds of Rice After Two-Month Delay
Cubans in Matanzas Receive Only Two Pounds of Rice After Two-Month Delay

Published on 2/15/2025

Year-End Struggles: Fuel Lines Stretch Six Blocks in Havana
Year-End Struggles: Fuel Lines Stretch Six Blocks in Havana

Published on 12/14/2024

Fuel Shortage Crisis Intensifies in Cuba: Massive Lines at Gas Stations and Days-Long Waits
Fuel Shortage Crisis Intensifies in Cuba: Massive Lines at Gas Stations and Days-Long Waits

Published on 12/11/2024