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Cuba: Rice sold only in private homes in Matanzas amid shortages
14ymedioLO·CU·2 days ago
A state pharmacy in Holguín, Cuba, has begun consignment sales of private products as the official drug supply dwindles to near zero. This signals deepening shortages in Cuba's healthcare system, likely reflecting broader economic crisis and import constraints. The move is a notable deviation from state-controlled distribution, indicating systemic strain.