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Economist Reveals a ‘Statistical Blackout’ in Cuban Data

The proliferation of illegal sellers and the scarce and unstable supply of food products hamper internal trade on the Island, say the leaders

“Many laughed when I presented this project to diversify the Cuban plate and learn to eat healthier,” says María Paco.

In Mexico, the release of GMOs into the environment began in 1988, with a tomato planting trial, which has since expanded to 19 crops.

The manufacture of concrete railway ties went from 61,600 in 2019 to 7,200 in 2023, compared to the almost 80,000 needed each year.

The trial demonstrated the links and financing of drug cartels to political parties in Honduras. “This is the beginning of a longer road.”

Ramon Tellez: “after 37 years as a professor with a Master’s degree, I retired on a pension of 2,230 pesos which is like saying nothing.”

As a first purchase, two containers with 518,400 eggs total will soon leave for Cuba, providing the equivalent of one egg for every 20 Cubans

In the last 30 years, the number of adults with diabetes has tripled in the Americas.

The country’s highest authorities, headed by Raul Castro, close the Federation of Cuban Women’s congress in Havana .

The Government says it is carrying out “steps to guarantee the safe return”, but the conditions could prolong the operation over time.