Cuban minister faces backlash for saying there are no beggars in Cuba

By Cubaby Aplast Updated

Cuban minister faces backlash for saying there are no beggars in Cuba

A Cuban minister’s controversial remarks, denying the existence of beggars and criticizing windshield cleaners and garbage scavengers, have sparked widespread outrage, including from President Miguel Diaz-Canel. Her comments come amid a severe economic crisis in Cuba, where pensions are insufficient and the GDP continues to decline, exacerbating social vulnerability and leading to increased poverty and desperation among citizens.

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