Cubans grapple with food shortage due to Venezuela crisis
20 May 2019 |
10:59 am
In Cuba putting food on the table has become increasingly difficult, as Venezuela cuts back on oil shipments. Now that Cubans have access to the internet, they are raising their voices on social media.
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