Amid the serious crisis in Cuba marked by widespread shortages and blackouts, the Mexican Consulate offered assistance to its compatriots residing on the island who show symptoms of stress and depression.
In a note published on its X page, the diplomatic headquarters posted a statement asking its citizens in the Caribbean nation if they are experiencing episodes of stress, sadness, or anxiety that are affecting their daily lives.
He added that Mexicans living in Cuba - students, temporary residents, and permanent residents - can seek help through a line enabled with mental health specialists.
"They will provide you with professional, safe, and free attention," underscores the note, which includes the hashtag #EstoyContigo.
Even though it does not mention the reasons that led to enabling this line, the situation in Cuba is becoming difficult even for foreigners.
Power outages of up to 20 hours a day in many localities, accelerated inflation, and scarcity mark the daily life in the Caribbean nation.
Cuba is considered the poorest country in Latin America, according to DatoWorld, a renowned international electoral observatory that excludes Haiti from the analysis.
Last year, the country had a 72% poverty rate, a situation that has even worsened in the past year.
The renowned American economist Steve Hanke also ranked Cuba as the ninth most miserable country in the world, as a result of the disastrous economic policies implemented by the communist government of Havana.
Hanke's annual misery index for 2022 placed the Caribbean nation below Ukraine, Yemen, Argentina, Sudan, Lebanon, Syria, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe.
In that context, suicide rates have soared in Cuba.
Strikes have also been reported at the foreigner prison in La Condesa, in Havana, where prisoners are requesting to be extradited to their countries due to the lack of food and medical attention at the facility.
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