Fernando Donate

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Despite official insistence that Cuba’s famous health care system is coping, Covid-19 pressures have left many citizens without treatment.

9 Jun 21

With scarce resources dedicated to exports, people are risking their lives on illegal moonshine.

16 Mar 21

A lack of hard currency mean that essential imports are in short supply.

7 Jan 21

Low state pensions mean that older people risk exposure to the virus to make ends meet.

2 Sep 20

Difficulty accessing basic supplies has made it hard to institute social distancing and lockdown measures.

20 May 20

Washington-Havana détente means many are worried time is running out to seek a new life.

20 Aug 16

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