Amid the adversity facing Cuba, characterized by an unprecedented energy crisis following the collapse of the National Electric System (SEN) and a shortage of liquefied gas, some have seized the opportunity to profit by selling in-demand items, capitalizing on the desperation of the population.
Such is the case of Leonardo Rodríguez, who posted in the Facebook group "Revolico Majagua" the sale of a gas cylinder for 45,000 pesos.
“Factory filled,” it highlighted in its advertisement, sparking controversy amid the energy crisis.
The young man specified that if the buyer is interested in obtaining the contract documents, the price rises to 60,000 pesos, justifying the increase due to the inclusion of ownership.
Following the collapse of the National Electric System last Friday, one of the major challenges faced by Cubans is the issue of cooking fuel.
The government of Santiago de Cuba announced the implementation of certain measures that, while necessary, reflect the regime's inability to address the current crisis.
These include the sale of coal and inexpensive meals, in both cases "subject to resource availability."
In that same eastern territory, one of the hardest hit by continuous blackouts since last Friday, people wake up to long lines in the hope of buying liquefied gas.
According to journalist Yosmany Mayeta, 60% of the gasified population in Santiago de Cuba has been unable to access fuel, leading to chaotic scenes with crowds scattered across various neighborhoods.
However, it is not only in the eastern city that people have been affected by the collapse of the SEN.
The supply of manufactured gas, commonly known as street gas, was interrupted in several areas of Havana following the massive blackout last Friday.
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