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In Cuba, families fear shortages will worsen as coronavirus affects the economy
“We cannot choose. We buy whatever appears in the stores,” said one Havana resident.
June 19, 2020, 3:11 PM EDT
By Carmen Sesin and Orlando Matos
HAVANA — When Gilberto heard cooking oil had become available at his neighborhood store, he got on a long line to wait.
Gilberto said he’s busy working as an electrician and does not really have the time to wait on the endless lines that have become customary in Cuba during the coronavirus pandemic.
“It’s difficult. Everything is scarce,” said Gilbert, who spoke on the condition of anonymity and asked that his last name not be used.
He complained that the crowd standing outside the store in Habana del Este, a Havana suburb did not seem to be practicing too much social distancing. Then he quipped, “What people are really afraid of is not finding food, compadre."...
In Cuba, families fear shortages will worsen as coronavirus affects the economy
“We cannot choose. We buy whatever appears in the stores,” said one Havana resident.
June 19, 2020, 3:11 PM EDT
By Carmen Sesin and Orlando Matos
HAVANA — When Gilberto heard cooking oil had become available at his neighborhood store, he got on a long line to wait.
Gilberto said he’s busy working as an electrician and does not really have the time to wait on the endless lines that have become customary in Cuba during the coronavirus pandemic.
“It’s difficult. Everything is scarce,” said Gilbert, who spoke on the condition of anonymity and asked that his last name not be used.
He complained that the crowd standing outside the store in Habana del Este, a Havana suburb did not seem to be practicing too much social distancing. Then he quipped, “What people are really afraid of is not finding food, compadre."...