Como lo anota la investigadora Claudia González, en su columna de la semana pasada, la situación de Cuba no solo es un vertiginoso... The abundance of scarcity For: German Quintero January 04, 2022 precariousness for the Cuban population. For December 31 of last year, the government distributed rum and cigarettes to the entire population, assuming that rum and cigarettes would alleviate the situation of discontent. The government did not take into account that an important part of the population, not only children and pregnant mothers, does not consume rum or cigarettes, either because they are not part of their consumption habits, or simply because the products are of poor quality. . These state courtesies, obtained in the warehouse through the Booklet, were resold at more than five times the value established by the regime. Last week, independent media denounced the fines imposed on citizens who wanted to resell products that they did not consume in order to complement a fragile basic basket, lacking eggs and milk, but full of cigarettes and poor quality rum. The year 2021 will be remembered as one of the most difficult for Cuban citizens in terms of consumption, after the Special Period. Tourism income and remittances were strongly affected by the tightening of some of the embargo measures, of the health measures to mitigate the pandemic and, above all, by the spectacular failure of the regime's administrative management, which since the implementation of the Ordering Task at the beginning of that year, where in addition to not promoting domestic production, unifying the Cuban peso with the CUC, promoting the MLC and ignoring the situation of the international market, it was unable to meet the import quota and implemented sufficient measures to maintain or increase internal production. Cuba's economic crisis and the scarcity of goods is largely due to this implementation, which also had the misfortune of coinciding with the rise in international prices of consumer goods and a spiral of prices that shot up and moved away out of reach many foods that were obtained in foreign currency. For the sample, a button: the levels of fishing -affirmed government officials- would not return to those of three decades ago . The fishing laws of 1996 and the most recent of 2020 still do not have the necessary tools to be able to bring fish to the tables of Cubans. How is it possible that on an island, which has not only the sea but also important river sources, it is not easy to procure fish? How is it explained that there is an overexploitation of fishing resources on the island, but there is a shortage of this food? According to official sources, the annual per capita consumption of fish was 16 kg; today it barely reaches 3.8 kg. In short, following official data, each person in Cuba eats about 300 grams of fish per month. This year's forecast is no better than 2021: Going into 2022, essential foods continue to be in short supply and the prices of inputs such as beef, pork, rice, milk, butter and beans are rising. The concern among the population is widespread: some people seek solutions through the rituals of "feeding the land" of the Santeros, while others prepare social mobilizations that echo the cries of "we are hungry" and "freedom" of the 11J demonstrations. Added to this is the massive migration of many of the political dissidents who have been forced to leave the country due to the pressures to which the political regime has subjected them. The panorama of economic crisis in Cuba and the consequent food crisis will be one of the greatest challenges to be faced for this year. The 13% drop in the Gross Domestic Product during 2020 and 2021, as well as the reduction in tourism issues, will be important burdens that will make a dent in the food supply. For now, ordinary Cubans will continue to have to trade rum and cigarettes for basic necessities. AND AND he year 2021 has ended with a situation of extreme 00:00 / 05:12 Read all of German Quintero's columns on the Food Monitor Program HERE

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Por ejemplo, se vende en vez de carne de res, una masa cárnica que nadie sabe qué elementos la constituyen, ni aparecen los componentes ni los nutrientes desglosados... "We never leave anything without taking it out, everything is taken out here, everything is taken out, everything is taken out, nothing is left in the cellar here" HERE IS EVERYTHING Marlene Azor on food insecurity in Cuba: "the crisis is prolonged by the political will of the single party in power" Who in your family usually does the shopping at the grocery store? Well, my husband does the shopping in my store, he's the one who goes every month to run errands. Do you buy other “controlled”, “regulated” or “regulated” products? for this system? Through this supply book system, we buy products from the warehouse and once a month in the local currency store, which used to be in CUC, now in national currency, we buy chicken, detergent and oil; that's the same for the notebook there once a month. What products from the supply book do you consume most frequently? Do you leave any without removing in the month? From the basic food basket, what we consume the most is rice and beans, and we never leave anything untaken, everything is taken out here, everything is taken out, everything is taken out, nothing is left in the cellar here. Nothing is going to be returned to the State here, in short, that does not return to the State, but hey, you and I know how things are, here nothing is left anywhere, everything for your house. How much of your formal income does the monthly purchase of the products in the notebook represent? Do you consider that your ability to acquire them has been affected since the monetary reform? This monthly purchase of products from the supply book represents 6% of our income. And, I do consider that my purchasing power has been affected since the monetary reform, before with less than 100 pesos we used to buy 3 people's errands here, now we need more than 400 pesos. How many days of the month would you say that the basic products of the notebook are enough for the family? We could say that these products last approximately 12 days, that is, they are enough for me for 12 days, an average more or less 12, 15. In my case, the rice lasts for me at the end of the month, because we do not consume that much rice, or be the children eat little rice. Here the one who eats the most is Jose and he doesn't have lunch here, since he works he has lunch at his job. But hey, the beans last a week, the coffee more or less 15 days, because I don't strain in the afternoon, I just do it in the morning, it lasts a little longer for me, there are those who last less. The chicken is 2 to 3 meals, if you distribute it in portions, here the chicken is divided into portions, and well, you distribute it and well, more or less you get 2 to 3 meals. The picadillo per child is enough for 1 meal, the oil for 10 to 12 days because that doesn't last any longer, and it lasts for me from 10 to 12 days, because I don't get cold that much, because Jose doesn't eat fried foods, because we take care of ourselves, because I try not to eat excess fat, anyway, but there are those who don't get it after 12 days, at least it gets to me, but there are those who don't. Does any member of your family receive a special diet? Read all interviews on Food Monitor Program HERE

Mientras algunas zonas logran estar medianamente abastecidas, hay otras que solo se abastecen una vez por mes. A causa de este fenómeno da lugar al crecimiento desmedido de la especulación, se multiplican los precios de los productos que escasean hasta 10 veces... The abundance of scarcity For: German Quintero January 04, 2022 precariousness for the Cuban population. For December 31 of last year, the government distributed rum and cigarettes to the entire population, assuming that rum and cigarettes would alleviate the situation of discontent. The government did not take into account that an important part of the population, not only children and pregnant mothers, does not consume rum or cigarettes, either because they are not part of their consumption habits, or simply because the products are of poor quality. . These state courtesies, obtained in the warehouse through the Booklet, were resold at more than five times the value established by the regime. Last week, independent media denounced the fines imposed on citizens who wanted to resell products that they did not consume in order to complement a fragile basic basket, lacking eggs and milk, but full of cigarettes and poor quality rum. The year 2021 will be remembered as one of the most difficult for Cuban citizens in terms of consumption, after the Special Period. Tourism income and remittances were strongly affected by the tightening of some of the embargo measures, of the health measures to mitigate the pandemic and, above all, by the spectacular failure of the regime's administrative management, which since the implementation of the Ordering Task at the beginning of that year, where in addition to not promoting domestic production, unifying the Cuban peso with the CUC, promoting the MLC and ignoring the situation of the international market, it was unable to meet the import quota and implemented sufficient measures to maintain or increase internal production. Cuba's economic crisis and the scarcity of goods is largely due to this implementation, which also had the misfortune of coinciding with the rise in international prices of consumer goods and a spiral of prices that shot up and moved away out of reach many foods that were obtained in foreign currency. For the sample, a button: the levels of fishing -affirmed government officials- would not return to those of three decades ago . The fishing laws of 1996 and the most recent of 2020 still do not have the necessary tools to be able to bring fish to the tables of Cubans. How is it possible that on an island, which has not only the sea but also important river sources, it is not easy to procure fish? How is it explained that there is an overexploitation of fishing resources on the island, but there is a shortage of this food? According to official sources, the annual per capita consumption of fish was 16 kg; today it barely reaches 3.8 kg. In short, following official data, each person in Cuba eats about 300 grams of fish per month. This year's forecast is no better than 2021: Going into 2022, essential foods continue to be in short supply and the prices of inputs such as beef, pork, rice, milk, butter and beans are rising. The concern among the population is widespread: some people seek solutions through the rituals of "feeding the land" of the Santeros, while others prepare social mobilizations that echo the cries of "we are hungry" and "freedom" of the 11J demonstrations. Added to this is the massive migration of many of the political dissidents who have been forced to leave the country due to the pressures to which the political regime has subjected them. The panorama of economic crisis in Cuba and the consequent food crisis will be one of the greatest challenges to be faced for this year. The 13% drop in the Gross Domestic Product during 2020 and 2021, as well as the reduction in tourism issues, will be important burdens that will make a dent in the food supply. For now, ordinary Cubans will continue to have to trade rum and cigarettes for basic necessities. AND AND he year 2021 has ended with a situation of extreme Read all of German Quintero's columns on the Food Monitor Program HERE

Conoce a nuestros investigadores encargados de monitorear y denunciar la (in) seguridad en Cuba.Para más información: contacto@foomonitorprogram.org · Facebook · Twitter · Instagram. Nuestro Equipo Sergio Ángel Director de Proyectos He trabajado por más de cinco años en la administración y ejecución de subvenciones con organizaciones nacionales e internacionales y por más de diez años en la construcción de currículos y enseñanza de programas formales de educación superior. Me encargo de coordinar las actividades académicas y pensar las nuevas estrategias de incidencia y líneas de acción del Food Monitor Program German Quintero Coordinador Académico He trabajado por más de 5 años en proyectos de formación para población en condición de vulnerabilidad y en condición de discapacidad, creando cursos de formación en liderazgo, enfocado principalmente en grupos de jóvenes y de mujeres. Me encargo de la Dirección Ejecutiva del programa, de los procesos de formación y de la recolección de información. Nastassja Rojas Investigadora Principal He trabajado por más de diez años en la enseñanza e investigación de los Derechos Humanos y los derechos de las mujeres y por más de cinco años he participado en diferentes foros, espacios informativos y medios de comunicación sobre temas relacionados con la violación de los derechos humanos en contextos autoritarios. Me encargo de desarrollar las actividades de incidencia internacional y los proyectos audiovisuales del Food Monitor Program. Diane Hernández Community Manager Periodista y consultora en comunicación estratégica con más de diez años de experiencia internacional en periodismo, comunicación institucional y producción audiovisual. En Food Monitor Program me encargo de la estrategia de redes sociales y de la gestión de contenidos para las distintas plataformas digitales, trabajando para fortalecer la visibilidad de nuestras iniciativas, conectar con diferentes audiencias y promover una comunicación cercana, efectiva y clarificadora sobre la realidad de Cuba. Daniela A. Serna Web Master Estudiante del programa de Política y Relaciones Internacionales de la Universidad Sergio Arboleda. He sido parte del Semillero de Investigación Programa Cuba desde 2020. Adicional, he trabajado en el manejo de redes y creación de contenido. Me desempeño como community manager en Food Monitor Program, encargada del sitio web y creación de piezas publicitaria para cada plataforma.

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"I've only had access to a combo once from abroad, for a donation through a friend." It's not enough for me, it's really not enough for me Yaima Reyes, 37, lives with her husband and two girls minors. Both adults, unemployed and with a ninth grade of schooling, reside in an isolated town in the province of Pinar del Río. Who in your family usually does the shopping at the grocery store? I generally make purchases at the grocery store, although there is no problem that my husband sometimes does them too, but hey, I am always the most present in the home. I am a housewife, my husband works the land, to earn money he climbs palm trees, and I work... I don't know what to call it, I take care of, I don't know... a piece of land, where you have to maintain it, take care of the house, clean the house , veneer the patios. How do you access food and in what percentage? (grocery markets, organic farms and fairs, black market, shipment of combos from abroad, purchase in MLC stores, labor incentives, others) There are no markets nearby, I would have to go to La Palma, generally I almost never go out. I can go several months without leaving this place where I live. Here it is not customary to grow vegetables, that is, nobody sells them. My husband plants rice and beans, sometimes some food from a neighbor who gives it to me, because they know that I and my girls like it, but well, my husband does not usually plant food so far, he has only planted rice and beans . I have only had access to a combo once from abroad, for a donation through a friend. In stores in MLC, in all this time I have never had the opportunity to buy anything. And black market, it could be said that some things like oil, guava bars, ham on some occasions... that has been what I have bought the most. Approximately how much do you spend in a month to guarantee your family's diet? How much does it represent of your income? The expenditure of money is according to my income, economically, I have months that I spend more money. Right now I would not be able to tell you exactly how much the expense is because I have never stopped to have an accounting, and say "I spent on this or that" simply, I put the money in my wallet and I take it as needed. My husband also gives me income that he makes, and I add it to mine. Yes, I could tell you that every month is not the same, there are months that my income may be greater and I have a greater consumption. How many hours do you spend searching for and buying these foods? As for the time to spend buying something or looking for it, it is not much. I live very close to the warehouse, it depends on when I get to the queue, where I should be in the queue: many times I have the first places, other times in the middle, other times last; so, I don't think it's more than 1 hour, it's not something that is daily either. What subsidized products from the supply book do you consume most frequently? Do you leave any without removing in the month? Well, I consume in my house all the products that come to the village, I have never left any without taking out, because really at some point they are all necessary….. they are all necessary because we do not have easy access to acquire these things, so solve a problem at a given time. Well, I consume in my house all the products that come to the village, I have never left any without taking out, because really at some point they are all necessary... How many days of the month would you say that the basic products of the notebook are enough for the family? Well, the rice, which is the largest quantity, could last an average of up to 15 days, generally the daily consumption of rice in my house represents about 3 pounds of rice, between lunch and dinner. And since there are 28 pounds of rice, approximately 14-15 days. The other things, well, it depends, because they are small amounts, rice and sugar are the largest, sugar is 16 pounds, it's not enough, it really isn't enough. Do you buy other “controlled”, “regulated” or “regulated” products by this system? In this time of Covid we receive: chicken, detergent and oil on some occasions, something that is not common, because generally all this is acquired through the purchase in stores of currency collectors, but well, for a problem that…. let's say that of the government system, to prevent people from trafficking too much and so that there would be at least a minimum access of the entire population or the greatest amount of the population, it was done this way. Do you use social networks to find out about supplies and prices in your area, for example, via Facebook or Telegram or WhatsApp groups? In my case I don't use social networks for any of these things, in fact, since there is nothing nearby that you can buy or anything, I don't see the need to do so. How many times a week do you consume: fish, red meat, white meat, dairy products, eggs, vegetables? The consumption of meat depends on many factors, in my case the fish when my husband catches it, I could not tell you, in a month it may be consumed several times, perhaps a whole month passes and none is consumed. The same can happen with red meat, that is something that is scarce, at least not beef, you can't. For white meats we consume chicken; although the one that is consumed the most in my house is generally pork, which is the one that we have the most access to, because my husband sometimes does business and things like that; then instead of asking for money, he asks for a change in compensation pork. For example, look at this month that has passed, we have had access twice to pork, a whole pig for business he has done, but it is not always like that, sometimes I can spend a whole week with rice and beans, and some food, and not have access to any of these things. Sometimes I can go a whole week with rice and beans, and some food, and not have access to any of these things We eat vegetables, very sparingly. Until now there is no organoponic or anything that can supply any of this. Eggs, either, not here, because of the winery, as it is a rural area, they don't bring eggs to sell; and if you find any eggs it would be for the black bag, but that is very scarce, because we live in a very remote place in the city, so it is limited. Dairy, it depends, it could be on one occasion or another, in the past the State supplied my girls until they were 7 years old, but well, one is now 8 and the other is 11, so she hasn't had this access for years. We supply ourselves more from the crops in my patio, there what I have the most are fruit trees, so as it is seasonal, I would have some of these foods at the time when these trees bear fruit; for example, avocado, guava, banana, papaya, bitter orange. The garden is not working yet, we are working based on that, but until it is finished, because I have nothing in the garden. What are, in your opinion, aggravating factors that you face daily when it comes to ensuring cooking? I'm thinking about the affectations for basic service of water, gas and electricity. For cooking food, I only have an electric stove, I have nothing else to do with electricity. I have a very old stove with bright light, kerosene and firewood, many of my foods are prepared with firewood. The water is not a problem, since I am the one who supplies myself, I have a turbine, and then I put the water in when I want, I have never had problems with the water. 1/4 Read all interviews on Food Monitor Program HERE

Este es un espacio para hablar y reflexionar sobre las formas en que hemos resistido en contextos autoritarios... Vidas COTIDIANAS De: Food Monitor Program PODCAST Este es un espacio para hablar y reflexionar sobre las formas en que hemos resistido en contextos autoritarios. Conozcamos las historias más importantes, las de aquellas personas que en medio de las dificultades buscan sobrevivir y en medio de adversidad ser felices. Hablemos de nuestras Vidas Cotidianas. Disponible en: Encuesta de INSEGURIDAD Alimentaria En este episodio abordamos los principales hallazgos de la Encuesta de Seguridad Alimentaria del Food Monitor Program en Cuba, una investigación que documenta cómo la falta de acceso regular a alimentos se ha convertido en una experiencia cotidiana para muchas personas. El episodio explica cómo se mide la inseguridad alimentaria, qué revelan los datos sobre las condiciones de vida y por qué visitar y difundir esta encuesta es clave para comprender una crisis que afecta derechos básicos. La ruta SILENCIOSA En las tierras rurales, Soledad enfrenta cada día con fortaleza y determinación, cargando con el peso de la rutina y la supervivencia. Su historia refleja la lucha silenciosa de miles de mujeres que sostienen a sus familias en medio de la adversidad. La lucha de IDALMIS En un rincón olvidado, Idalmis y su familia enfrentan la dura realidad del desamparo rural. Su lucha diaria por sobrevivir es un reflejo de las miles de historias que ocurren lejos de las ciudades y de las promesas incumplidas. El sendero de OLVIDO En un pueblo aislado y olvidado, Manuel lucha por mantener a su familia mientras el mundo exterior se desvanece. Cada paso por los polvorientos caminos es un acto de resistencia y esperanza. El último PAN En un pueblo donde el pan era símbolo de vida y comunidad, Ana lucha por mantener viva la tradición de su panadería en medio de la escasez. Cada barra horneada es un acto de esperanza y perseverancia. A la espera del AGUA En un pueblo donde cada gota es un lujo, Rosa enfrenta la incertidumbre de depender del pipero que trae el agua cada 15 días. Una historia de lucha por lo básico en medio de la escasez. Cada GOTA cuenta En un rincón seco y olvidado, Marta enfrenta cada día la escasez de agua y comida, luchando por su familia y su comunidad. Su historia es un reflejo de resistencia en un mundo donde lo esencial se ha convertido en un lujo. El diario de un ESTUDIANTE Este episodio se centra en la vida de un joven estudiante de Ciencias Médicas en Cienfuegos, quien enfrenta la precariedad en su universidad, desde la falta de agua potable hasta una alimentación deficiente. Su historia es un testimonio desgarrador de cómo la escasez y la mala gestión afectan a la educación y la vida diaria de los estudiantes en Cuba. Sobreviviendo al HAMBRE En este episodio, conoceremos la historia de Mireya López, una mujer de 61 años de La Víbora, que lucha diariamente para alimentar a su familia en medio del racionamiento y la corrupción. La lucha de Mireya por mantener a sus nietos con suficiente comida refleja la cruda realidad de muchos cubanos que intentan sobrevivir en un sistema que parece estar en su contra. Tras las PAREDES Este episodio sigue a Ana, una estudiante de cirugía de 23 años en La Habana, quien enfrentó no solo una operación delicada de tiroides, sino también un ambiente hospitalario lejos de ser óptimo. A través de su relato, descubrimos cómo incluso aquellos que conocen el sistema de salud desde dentro no están exentos de las dificultades que conlleva recibir atención médica en Cuba. Historia de HOSPITAL En este episodio, exploraremos la increíble pero perturbadora experiencia de Juan, un niño de 12 años de Guantánamo, quien ingresó al hospital por una fractura en el brazo y salió con una historia de horror que incluye sarna y condiciones insalubres. La historia de Juan revela las graves deficiencias del sistema de salud cubano y el impacto que puede tener en los pacientes más jóvenes. Cuba a OSCURAS y con HAMBRE La crisis energética en Cuba no solo afecta la economía y el transporte, sino que también tiene un impacto devastador en la seguridad alimentaria del país. En este episodio, escuchamos las voces de quienes viven las consecuencias de esta situación: apagones que interrumpen la refrigeración de alimentos, dificultades para cocinar y un aumento del hambre. Sin BOCADO que valga En "Sin Bocado que Valga", Carmen enfrenta la adversidad de la hospitalización en un sistema de salud complejo, donde la falta de alimentos adecuados la obliga a depender de las comidas que su madre le lleva desde casa. Pareciera que salgo a CAZAR En este episodio, Carmen, una profesora de 56 años, lucha contra la escasez. Enfrenta colas y contrata a una mensajera, pagando el triple, para asegurar acceso a productos. La historia destaca la realidad de bajos salarios y escasez. Carmen, como muchas otras personas, se adapta a un sistema complejo para satisfacer necesidades básicas. Bajo el sol de la ESCASEZ En "Bajo el sol de la escasez", conocemos a Antonio, un jubilado de 57 años cuya vida se ve afectada por la incertidumbre económica y la difícil situación alimentaria. Con una pensión insuficiente, enfrenta largas colas y escasez de alimentos básicos. Antonio reflexiona sobre la lejanía de la esperanza de tiempos mejores. Solo me queda SOBREVIVIR En el episodio "Solo me Queda Sobrevivir" conocemos la vida de José Luis Alfonso Sanabria, un hombre de 57 años en Chirigota. Afronta la diabetes y la amputación, luchando por sobrevivir con una pensión mínima. José Luis espera con esperanza que alguien tenga misericordia de él en medio de sus penurias diarias. ODS: Qué tan cerca estamos de la META En septiembre de 2023 tuvo lugar un espacio de reflexión sobre el cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), llamando la atención sobre una preocupación central y es que es a menos de una década para su logro estamos ante un riesgo de estancamiento. Empoderar a la próxima GENERACIÓN Cada 15 de septiembre lo dedicamos a reflexionar sobre la importancia de la democracia y los riesgos que aún enfrenta. Este año 2023 estuvo dedicado a pensar en el valor de los aportes de la población más joven y cómo una de las claves para asegurar la democracia es empoderarles. La LACTANCIA materna como un DERECHO humano. A propósito de la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna queremos presentar algunas reflexiones sobre su importancia y su consideración como un derecho humano. Las Reglas Nelson Mandela Es importante poner sobre la mesa la garantía de la dignidad humana de las personas privadas de la libertad, más aún cuando en algunos contextos los derechos humanos son usados como un arma de sometimiento. En este episodio hablaremos sobre este tema a través de un testimonio. Historias sobre el HAMBRE III En esta serie queremos compartirles tres historias de cómo las personas enfrentan las condiciones de inseguridad alimentaria en Cuba. Historias sobre el HAMBRE II En esta serie queremos compartirles tres historias de cómo las personas enfrentan las condiciones de inseguridad alimentaria en Cuba. Historia sobre el HAMBRE I En esta serie queremos compartirles tres historias de cómo las personas enfrentan las condiciones de inseguridad alimentaria en Cuba. El uso de la Marca País El uso de esta estrategia resulta muy poderosa para los países, es una forma de mostrar al mundo sus potencialidades. Sin embargo, no en todos los casos lo que se muestra es siempre la realidad. En este episodio te contaba sobre qué es la marca país, sobre sus usos y abusos. Síndrome de Estocolmo POLÍTICO El síndrome de Estocolmo político, este término fue acuñado por el psiquiatra español Carlos Castilla del Pino en su libro "Teoría de los sentimientos" en el año 1977, conoce de qué se trata y cómo identificarlo. Dato Cotidiano. Día Internacional de la MUJER Conoce algunos datos sobre el 8 de marzo Día Internacional de la Mujer. Dato Cotidiano. Día Mundial de la Justicia Social El 26 de noviembre de 2007, la Asamblea General declara que, a partir de su sexagésimo tercer período de sesiones, el 20 de febrero de cada año se celebrará el Día Mundial de la Justicia Social. Dato Cotidiano. Aniversario de la Revolución Cubana Desde 1959 cada 1ero de enero el régimen cubano celebra el Aniversario del Triunfo de la Revolución Cubana. Revolución que, después de más de seis décadas no ha cumplido ninguna de sus promesas sociales. Dato Cotidiano. Día de los DERECHOS Humanos Desde 1948, cada 10 de diciembre conmemoramos el Día de los Derechos Humanos, siendo esta fecha en la cual la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas adoptó la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos. Dato Cotidiano. 60 años de la LIBRETA de (des)abastecimiento Se cumplieron 60 años de la libreta de abastecimiento en Cuba y pocos resultados positivos ha traído con ella. ENVEJECER en revolución Conversamos con Elaine Acosta González, Directora de Cuido60 e investigadora asociada al Cuban Research Institute de Florida International University, sobre las condiciones de vida y el derecho a la alimentación de la población mayor en Cuba. El Costo de la libertad El 15 de septiembre, Día Internacional de la Democracia, nos obliga a poner sobre la mesa la necesidad de reflexionar sobre los retos que aún se nos presentan a nivel regional ¿Cuáles son las consecuencias de luchar contra una dictadura? Dato Cotidiano. La Operación Tamarisk El lado sucio del espionaje, quién diría que una de las operaciones más exitosas durante la Guerra Fría está relacionada con el papel higiénico. El derecho a ser FELIZ En este episodio nos acompaña Saily González con quien hablaremos de las formas de enfrentar la represión política y sobrevivir en el intento. Finalmente, todas las personas nos encontramos en la búsqueda de ser felices incluso en la adversidad. Dato Cotidiano. La moda de los barbudos Conoce la influencia de Fidel Castro en la moda de los jóvenes en la década de los 60. El impacto de la música urbana El movimiento de liberación de las mujeres surgido en los años 60, marcó un punto de inflexión en el rol de las mujeres y en su propia relación con la libertad y su cuerpo. Hablemos de violencia de género Hablar de violencia de género y de violencia contra las mujeres aún no resulta una cuestión fácil de abordar, ya sea porque ciertos patrones culturales nos impiden identificar acciones que resultan lesivas para las mujeres o porque asociamos esta lucha con una agenda ideológica. Dime qué comes y te diré quién gobierna Uno de los elementos esenciales del derecho a la alimentación es precisamente que esta sea adecuada, no es una cuestión de sentir llenura, es una combinación entre aquello que nos nutre y la libertad de elegir lo que comemos. Impactos Desiguales Lamentablemente aún permanece la idea equivocada que ciertas actividades y oficios están asociadas a un determinado género y que precisamente las mujeres tienen la obligación de velar por el bienestar de sus familias.

La seguridad alimentaria ha sido siempre uno de los objetivos más importantes en Cuba desde la revolución. A partir del año 2008 se convirtió en el objetivo más importante del gobierno... "We never leave anything without taking it out, everything is taken out here, everything is taken out, everything is taken out, nothing is left in the cellar here" HERE IS EVERYTHING Louis Thiemann, PhD candidate in development studies at the International Institute of Social Studies de la Erasmus University Rotterdam. He works on issues related to the political economy of food, class theory, among others... Who in your family usually does the shopping at the grocery store? Well, my husband does the shopping in my store, he's the one who goes every month to run errands. Do you buy other “controlled”, “regulated” or “regulated” products? for this system? Through this supply book system, we buy products from the warehouse and once a month in the local currency store, which used to be in CUC, now in national currency, we buy chicken, detergent and oil; that's the same for the notebook there once a month. What products from the supply book do you consume most frequently? Do you leave any without removing in the month? From the basic food basket, what we consume the most is rice and beans, and we never leave anything untaken, everything is taken out here, everything is taken out, everything is taken out, nothing is left in the cellar here. Nothing is going to be returned to the State here, in short, that does not return to the State, but hey, you and I know how things are, here nothing is left anywhere, everything for your house. How much of your formal income does the monthly purchase of the products in the notebook represent? Do you consider that your ability to acquire them has been affected since the monetary reform? This monthly purchase of products from the supply book represents 6% of our income. And, I do consider that my purchasing power has been affected since the monetary reform, before with less than 100 pesos we used to buy 3 people's errands here, now we need more than 400 pesos. How many days of the month would you say that the basic products of the notebook are enough for the family? We could say that these products last approximately 12 days, that is, they are enough for me for 12 days, an average more or less 12, 15. In my case, the rice lasts for me at the end of the month, because we do not consume that much rice, or be the children eat little rice. Here the one who eats the most is Jose and he doesn't have lunch here, since he works he has lunch at his job. But hey, the beans last a week, the coffee more or less 15 days, because I don't strain in the afternoon, I just do it in the morning, it lasts a little longer for me, there are those who last less. The chicken is 2 to 3 meals, if you distribute it in portions, here the chicken is divided into portions, and well, you distribute it and well, more or less you get 2 to 3 meals. The picadillo per child is enough for 1 meal, the oil for 10 to 12 days because that doesn't last any longer, and it lasts for me from 10 to 12 days, because I don't get cold that much, because Jose doesn't eat fried foods, because we take care of ourselves, because I try not to eat excess fat, anyway, but there are those who don't get it after 12 days, at least it gets to me, but there are those who don't. Does any member of your family receive a special diet? Table 1: Annual harvest before and during the current crisis, in thousands of tons. Source: ONEI, Statistical Yearbook 2020. Why do food distribution difficulties persist in warehouses? For certain products (for example, rice and meat) the collapse in production during the last 3-4 years is certainly a significant factor in stopping delays in the distribution of some of the items in the booklet. Most of the book's products, however, are imported, so their distribution depends on a centralized chain of activities rather than the “self-organized chaos” behind the societal markets. without inside information it is difficult to say at which particular point the distribution chain breaks.  Although Cuba can buy food from anywhere in the world - including the US - Cuban state companies do not honor payments for orders they have already received, so many of its trading partners prefer receive cash payment in advance. Since the flow of money and oil received from Venezuela has decreased from its highest point between 2013 and 2014, and since the crisis generated by the pandemic collapsed the tourism sector and the receipt of remittances, the Cuban state will surely It is having cash flow problems, which means that there are fewer imports and that the supply of food from abroad is more erratic. This particularly affects the supply of the notebook. Once the products arrive at the port, the next big difficulty is in the transportation infrastructure. There are often malfunctions in key processing structures (such as the wheat mills in Havana), AND storage capacities are often insufficient, especially for perishables. the emblematic example of this year is that even the paper on which the notebooks are printed did not arrive on time. Finally, the low wages paid throughout the food distribution system generate a series of significant “losses” as warehouse and transportation workers, as well as storekeepers, “take their share”._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ Regardless of whether we believe that this “spontaneous privatization” is legitimate or not, we must recognize that few workers would continue to go to their jobs every morning if they only obtained their salaries and legal incentives. According to estimates made by Carmelo Mesa-Lago, real wages in 2019 were still less than half the 1989 level and have surely fallen considerably given inflation that has outpaced wage increases during 2020-1.  In structural terms, it is necessary to observe the poor state of the food distribution system used by the MINCIN between stores and warehouses – in other words, the state food system in Cuban pesos-. The difference between supermarkets and stores could not be more striking, and not only in terms of food. The refrigeration units, information technology and secure warehouses required to make the work carried out by MINCIN more efficient have been massively acquired to supply MINFAR supermarkets. This difference is also evident in the human resources sector. How has the monetary union affected access to food by purchase for Cuban citizens? The key question has to do with whether inflation has outpaced wage increases or whether wages have managed to outpace inflation. ONEI data indicates that State salaries increased from 1,200 Cuban pesos (CUP) in 2020 to 3,934 Cup in 2021 – an increase of 228%. Inflation has grown faster, although in a different way for certain products (including many of the foods produced by small producers) whose prices have increased between 2 and 3 times, while others (such as electricity rates and inputs agricultural) have increased up to 20 times their value. The value of remittances, on the other hand, has remained stable – a momentous reshuffling of purchasing power between households that have members in the Diaspora and those that do not. In this particular matter, the current crisis that has its causes in several factors that include, but should not be reduced to, COVID 19, has a substantial difference compared to the "Special Period": Cuba's food system receives several billion dollars (USD) in remittances annually, but access to food has become much more inequitable in a short period of time. The biggest problem, from my point of view, is that the changes in monetary policy have not managed to solve the problem towards which they were directed:  the double exchange rate that privileges some economic actors . State companies that have access to the official exchange rate of 1:24 still have access to dollars at a much lower price than what private citizens and companies could get, who by January 2022 paid between 80-85 per dollar at the rate of casual change. Many producers perceive the dual currency system to be a greater inhibitor today than it was two or five years ago, given the increasing amount of inputs they must buy in MLC, while still selling in CUP. Which is the reason  fundamental of food distribution in Cuba at the territorial level? Why is there a relative scarcity of certain products at the territorial level? What is the justification for the unequal provision of food for the tourism sector and the population in general? Tourism, of course, is a sector in which Cuba competes directly with other destinations and the fact that tourists eat better than Cubans is only the problem. The problem also persists when tourists return to their places of origin and return to the abundance of their supermarkets. In relation to food consumption, however, tourists represent a very small part. In 2019, only one in 130 people in Cuba was a tourist. Tourists may have consumed large amounts of lobster, aged rum, and meat (although most of these items were consumed by Cuba's upper-middle and upper-middle classes) but this does not explain food shortages in other settings. When producers are allowed to sell in the tourism sector, they use these profits to secure their investments in the land and are able to maintain their production for sale on the local market. The Cuban case is usually treated with a certain exceptionalism, but I think it makes sense to think of this case as "another case" in the Global South. Chronic food shortages in many poor countries and the Cuban economy has declined to the point where it fits that description. In fact, if Cuba had not lost a significant part of the population due to desperate emigration, producing a diaspora that – surprisingly – could be located in the richest countries, the quantity and quality of food that Cuba could import would be much less. As in other countries, study access to food:  why is it available to some and not to others, why do some have to wait days in line while others can purchase the same products through of a credit card and three clicks requires inquiring about power relations and the dynamics that exist between capitalism and the State. Despite what we believe, Cuba is not very different compared to other countries in this regard. What are the similarities of the current situation of food crisis in Cuba with those presented during the Special Period? What position does the State assume in the way it handles food crises? As previously stated, today there is much more foreign currency in Cuba than 30 years ago, and there are more economic subsystems that process this (inequitable) flow of currency aimed at obtaining food and other goods, as well as profits, salaries and taxes. Similarly, there is now more food (and of better quality) than in the 1994-1996 period, despite the fact that import and export volumes have fallen since 2014 and that domestic production has largely stagnated since late 1990s. The state's position, however, has changed drastically. In the 1990s, the state focused mainly on the “paternal responsibilities” it had accumulated since the Soviet era, and to a certain extent allowed the population to fend for itself by tolerating what we might call “productive illegalities” that were committed in order to produce food: from raising pigs in bathtubs to the existence of a large black market that encouraged food production and distribution in the countryside. Currently, the State seeks to focus on two contradictory objectives at the same time: On the one hand, its paternal façade, which seeks to alleviate the greatest crises of scarcity and inequities through rations. On the other hand, a business machine - or, rather, corporate - that profits from scarcity by selling food at high prices - both "at the door" for commercial establishments, and in the "back room" for the black market. We have to remember that most of the imported food that appears on the black market (accentuating its absence in stores) also originates from state companies. Many observations can be made in relation to this complex situation. A novel element that struck me personally is the way in which the new online food sales platforms (military or private companies that sell food held in Cuban warehouses, or even food that is about to arrive imported from the United States) take advantage of the experience of scarcity and malnutrition in their advertising. The promotional emails I receive urge me to "Buy imported food and take my family's face [of finding it in Cuba]", "Don't miss the opportunity to buy imported food that now guarantees breakfasts, lunches, snacks and desserts in Cuba”, “Buy now and guarantee Christmas and New Year dinner for your loved ones, before it is too late” and so on – this is a new, and I think controversial, dimension of how the crisis is unfolding and the way in which the State manages it. I assume this controversy will continue to be a crucial point of political contention for years to come: the way the post-socialist state justifies the costs of maintaining powerful economic monopolies – in the public interest – if it uses them for its own benefit. , mixing social objectives with corporate profits. Read all interviews on Food Monitor Program HERE

Los revendedores y el resto del mercado negro, presumen de un abastecimiento que burla al mercado estatal y no imponen ningún tipo de regulación de compra, con este pretexto imponen precios desorbitantes que no tiene control ni competencia... The abundance of scarcity For: German Quintero January 04, 2022 precariousness for the Cuban population. For December 31 of last year, the government distributed rum and cigarettes to the entire population, assuming that rum and cigarettes would alleviate the situation of discontent. The government did not take into account that an important part of the population, not only children and pregnant mothers, does not consume rum or cigarettes, either because they are not part of their consumption habits, or simply because the products are of poor quality. . These state courtesies, obtained in the warehouse through the Booklet, were resold at more than five times the value established by the regime. Last week, independent media denounced the fines imposed on citizens who wanted to resell products that they did not consume in order to complement a fragile basic basket, lacking eggs and milk, but full of cigarettes and poor quality rum. The year 2021 will be remembered as one of the most difficult for Cuban citizens in terms of consumption, after the Special Period. Tourism income and remittances were strongly affected by the tightening of some of the embargo measures, of the health measures to mitigate the pandemic and, above all, by the spectacular failure of the regime's administrative management, which since the implementation of the Ordering Task at the beginning of that year, where in addition to not promoting domestic production, unifying the Cuban peso with the CUC, promoting the MLC and ignoring the situation of the international market, it was unable to meet the import quota and implemented sufficient measures to maintain or increase internal production. Cuba's economic crisis and the scarcity of goods is largely due to this implementation, which also had the misfortune of coinciding with the rise in international prices of consumer goods and a spiral of prices that shot up and moved away out of reach many foods that were obtained in foreign currency. For the sample, a button: the levels of fishing -affirmed government officials- would not return to those of three decades ago . The fishing laws of 1996 and the most recent of 2020 still do not have the necessary tools to be able to bring fish to the tables of Cubans. How is it possible that on an island, which has not only the sea but also important river sources, it is not easy to procure fish? How is it explained that there is an overexploitation of fishing resources on the island, but there is a shortage of this food? According to official sources, the annual per capita consumption of fish was 16 kg; today it barely reaches 3.8 kg. In short, following official data, each person in Cuba eats about 300 grams of fish per month. This year's forecast is no better than 2021: Going into 2022, essential foods continue to be in short supply and the prices of inputs such as beef, pork, rice, milk, butter and beans are rising. The concern among the population is widespread: some people seek solutions through the rituals of "feeding the land" of the Santeros, while others prepare social mobilizations that echo the cries of "we are hungry" and "freedom" of the 11J demonstrations. Added to this is the massive migration of many of the political dissidents who have been forced to leave the country due to the pressures to which the political regime has subjected them. The panorama of economic crisis in Cuba and the consequent food crisis will be one of the greatest challenges to be faced for this year. The 13% drop in the Gross Domestic Product during 2020 and 2021, as well as the reduction in tourism issues, will be important burdens that will make a dent in the food supply. For now, ordinary Cubans will continue to have to trade rum and cigarettes for basic necessities. AND AND he year 2021 has ended with a situation of extreme 1/1 The article only came to make "official" a reality that  was already evident at the popular level, months ago self-employed workers have had difficulty accessing the purchase of wheat flour, for what bread and other derivatives  have become luxury products.  One of the main issues aired in street debates is the difficulty of mothers to provide their children  at least two loaves a day, one at breakfast  and another at snack time, an equation that is complicated for those who have more than one child at school age.  These  families, who usually supplemented the scarce supply of standardized bread, with what they could purchase through the network of state or private bakeries, have been limited  by the price increase. Today a bag of eight or ten loaves oscillates  between 180 and 350 cups without the supply remaining stable. Although the price in state bakeries is lower, the stability of the product is subject to scheduled power cuts and the supply of flour. In addition, the lines to buy this product   can reach up to five hours, an unthinkable time for people who have to comply with work hours. Teresa is an 80-year-old retiree, lives alone and ensures that her diet basically consists of bread and milk, two products that are currently difficult to access. Until recently, he bought bread at the bakery near his home, but  according to him, the queues have become  unbearable and some end up with the intervention of the police due to to violent fights. On some occasions, he waited for the resellers and bought the same bread for a slightly higher price, still affordable to his checkbook, however, with the shortages of the last few days and the inspectors' stalking, the price has skyrocketed and now he barely survives with the bread from the cellar. 1/1 One loaf a day was the minimum food that low-income people on the island could aspire to. It was also the rationality to which each member of the family nucleus “had the right”, which is popularly “played by the winery”. Since the monetary rearrangement policy, regulated bread ceased to be a product subsidized by the State and its price increased ten times, without this implying an improvement in quality. This condition has placed a wide range of population in greater vulnerability, increasingly deprived of economic resources. According to figures  revealed in the 2021 Statistical Yearbook, published  by the National Statistics Office  the number of beneficiaries and information (ONEI) of social assistance shot up in 2021 by 111% [two] , which means that more Cubans have joined the list of extreme poverty and completely depend on the State to survive.  This can be verified  when walking the streets of Havana , where the number of people begging in the doorways or "diving" in the garbage tanks in search of food and other necessary supplies is increasing. 1/1 The repeated power cuts that occur throughout the country show other damage caused by this energy crisis. Some time ago, the quality of the food that arrives at state outlets, smaller than normal, acidic or simply  absent, has further diminished. Although the issue is not new, the fuel crisis also affects the transfer to the points of sale, an action that is often carried out without the minimum hygienic-sanitary conditions, so the bread is transferred and stored in dirty spaces, exposed to insects. and humidity.    Contrasted with all this is the existence of a functional market that gains more space in the lives of those with relatives abroad. In online mode and offering a wide range of products that are scarce in the rest of the freely convertible currency (MLC) stores or in the almost extinct stores in Cuban pesos (CUP), there are hypermarkets such asSupermarket23 eitherMallHavana , where they offer a way to acquire quality bread, in the variety that the customer wants and without quantity limitations. Accessing these products on a regular basis is unthinkable for ordinary Cubans, however some self-employed workers, owners of paladares, restaurants or rental houses report that on occasions they have been forced to access this market in search of bread. as the only alternative to scarcity and to avoid having to close their businesses permanently. 1/1 Igualmente, las carnicerías, charcuterías, panaderías, dulcerías entre otros establecimientos particulares que son abastecidos con productos nacionales, y que también venden en pesos cubanos, se han convertido en lujos para los bolsillos de la mayoría de la población isleña. Los precios de la carne, el pescado, los lácteos, panes y galletas, dulces y otras producciones de pequeñas empresas y fincas pecuarias particulares, se ha vuelto una opción pagable solo para personas que manejan monedas extranjeras o ganan en MLC. A pesar de que estos productos son ofertados en pesos cubanos, sus valores son referentes al cambio que maneje el mercado informal sobre el dólar americano, el euro y el MLC, de forma tal que el acceso a productos de calidad y con cierta variedad queda fuera del alcance del sector cuya referencia de ganancia sea el peso cubano. 1/1 En conclusión, el desabastecimiento de la red estatal de venta alimentos, la racionalización de compra por cantidad y frecuencia, y la baja calidad de los productos que oferta, convierte al mercado negro, a los revendedores y a la red particular de producción en la única opción segura, variada y de calidad para la copra de alimentos de la población cubana. Esta red, que se rige por los valores oscilantes del USD en el mercado informal de monedas cubano y la taza reconocida por el gobierno, minimiza los salarios en pesos cubanos que el Estado cubano establece como “justos” a partir de los precios de sus ofertas fantasma en las tiendas en pesos. La red privada de venta de alimentos, en toda su variedad de naturalezas, devela la injusta y turbia gestión gubernamental de los recursos alimenticios que dispone. Mientras la escala salarial se define por ofertas que el Estado no es capaz de mantener, el mercad privado y el mercado en MLC es abastecido con variados productos alejados del alcance de los salarios en pesos cubanos, reforzando la inaccesibilidad de la población cubana a una alimentación regular, segura y sana. 1/1 [1] http://www.cubadebate.cu/especiales/2022/10/26/el-pan-nuestro-ii-produccion-de-harina-en-molinos-cubanos-mercado-del-trigo-financiacion-y-factor- human/ [two] http://www.onei.gob.cu/node/18491 Read all of German Quintero's columns on the Food Monitor Program HERE

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"We never leave anything without taking it out, everything is taken out here, everything is taken out, everything is taken out, nothing is left in the cellar here" HERE IS EVERYTHING Diana Sánchez is 35 years old, lives with her husband and two minors of age in San Miguel del Padrón Who in your family usually does the shopping at the grocery store? Well, my husband does the shopping in my store, he's the one who goes every month to run errands. Do you buy other “controlled”, “regulated” or “regulated” products? for this system? Through this supply book system, we buy products from the warehouse and once a month in the local currency store, which used to be in CUC, now in national currency, we buy chicken, detergent and oil; that's the same for the notebook there once a month. What products from the supply book do you consume most frequently? Do you leave any without removing in the month? From the basic food basket, what we consume the most is rice and beans, and we never leave anything untaken, everything is taken out here, everything is taken out, everything is taken out, nothing is left in the cellar here. Nothing is going to be returned to the State here, in short, that does not return to the State, but hey, you and I know how things are, here nothing is left anywhere, everything for your house. How much of your formal income does the monthly purchase of the products in the notebook represent? Do you consider that your ability to acquire them has been affected since the monetary reform? This monthly purchase of products from the supply book represents 6% of our income. And, I do consider that my purchasing power has been affected since the monetary reform, before with less than 100 pesos we used to buy 3 people's errands here, now we need more than 400 pesos. How many days of the month would you say that the basic products of the notebook are enough for the family? We could say that these products last approximately 12 days, that is, they are enough for me for 12 days, an average more or less 12, 15. In my case, the rice lasts for me at the end of the month, because we do not consume that much rice, or be the children eat little rice. Here the one who eats the most is Jose and he doesn't have lunch here, since he works he has lunch at his job. But hey, the beans last a week, the coffee more or less 15 days, because I don't strain in the afternoon, I just do it in the morning, it lasts a little longer for me, there are those who last less. The chicken is 2 to 3 meals, if you distribute it in portions, here the chicken is divided into portions, and well, you distribute it and well, more or less you get 2 to 3 meals. The picadillo per child is enough for 1 meal, the oil for 10 to 12 days because that doesn't last any longer, and it lasts for me from 10 to 12 days, because I don't get cold that much, because Jose doesn't eat fried foods, because we take care of ourselves, because I try not to eat excess fat, anyway, but there are those who don't get it after 12 days, at least it gets to me, but there are those who don't. Does any member of your family receive a special diet? Here Jose, my husband, receives a special diet, but it is because it is a diet that they gave him when he was a child, as a gastro. Now diets, so they grant you diets for any diagnosis, that has completely changed. Because of any diagnosis they don't give you a diet , and well, since he has been on that diet for so long, and as such, what he has is chronic: "it's intestinal malabsorption syndrome", well the his diet yes no Now diets, so they grant you diets for any diagnosis, that has completely changed. Because of any diagnosis they don't give you a diet they have removed it. We are going to see, because they already said that they were going to remove the diets, we are going to see if they leave his diet, because that is once a month, a little piece of beef, I don't know if the two pounds will arrive In fact, I think the two pounds are not enough, but well, at least once a month (laughs) you eat a little piece of something different, you see? But hey, it's once a month, or you give a meal or maybe two, and that doesn't matter either. And sometimes they don't give him beef, sometimes what they give him is chicken, but hey, it solves something, at least once a month that you have something there. Do you trade, buy, resell or give away any products from the what do they assign you? What I do is that sometimes I give a little rice to a friend or someone from the church who I know does not have enough to make ends meet. Where Jose has lunch, precisely there I send rice to the one who cooks, because she doesn't have enough for the end of the month, and so he has lunch there every day, and well, since here it works well for me, I always set aside a little and gift always a little rice, Do you think that the family diet could survive without the notebook? I consider that the family diet cannot survive without the notebook, at least, even if it is that little bit, a few days help. Even if it's a few days, that helps you, because where are you going to get it from? At least you know it's there in the warehouse, and well, it solves a few days for you, that's my consideration, that without the notebook you can't survive the family diet. We are not prepared for that, for them to remove the notebook like that, I think not. I consider that the family diet cannot survive without the notebook, at least, even if it is that little bit, a few days help. If they delivered more released products, do you think you could pay for them with your income and that it would be a positive change or would you prefer more subsidies? Well, I think that if there is such a deficit in supply, the delivery of other released products would help, in the sense of more or less equitable distribution, that is, each person could access a product. But I think that if they delivered more products they should subsidize it, since the basket has increased its price more than 4 times, it has become too expensive and there are also other needs to meet, if prices continue to rise, if they continue to sell things like that, what he! There are those who will not be able to afford them. Do you consider that the products assigned by the notebook supply condition the way you prepare food? I believe that the products assigned by the notebook condition the way food is prepared, for example, you can't fry bananas when you don't have oil, if you run out of oil, in that case you have to eat it boiled. And then yes, it does condition in a certain way. Have you received any donation or external product at prices subsidized during the Covid19 period by the book? Can describe it, as well as its origin? Well, during the pandemic I remember at the beginning they gave some products from the agro-market, at the beginning of the pandemic. I remember some aubergines that weren't even good, cornmeal also of poor quality, Ah! And some spaghetti all parties. This, I believe that, if it was at a subsidized price, these products are. And, they also gave two little toys for children under 10 years old, that is, the rest are not children, from 10 and under, the others are not children. They gave two little toys; They charged those two little toys at their value equivalent to national currency, because at that time the CUC still existed, and well, they took it to national currency, but it was at the same price, at the same store price, as in national currency. And well, after July 11, well, the events of July 11 gave a module, that is if they didn't charge for it, because they are very intelligent. So, he brought poor quality Venezuelan rice, by the way, he brought spaghetti, lentils or beans depending on some places, and a bag of powdered milk; that was what that module brought. They did not charge it, but for what it was. And, well, now they are no longer going to give milk diets, they already said they were going to remove powdered milk, so they gave that milk that time, to finally remove the diets, really no one understands them, but hey . Read all interviews on Food Monitor Program HERE