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Yuniel Luna, a father residing in Sagua la Grande, Villa Clara, publicly denounced the diversion and theft of regulated products that children in Cuba are theoretically entitled to. His son, who is about to turn two, has received very few of the items he is supposed to have.
"Supposedly, when a child is born in Cuba, they are given a coupon to buy certain items, such as colognes, a mattress... but my child has received very little of that. Children in Havana receive more than those from the central part of the country," Luna expressed indignantly during a live stream she made on Facebook.
This week, she went to the assigned store to ask if any products had arrived for her son and received a discouraging response: expired notebooks are not allowed to purchase anything.
In light of this situation, he posed a direct question to the government: "What fault does a one or two-year-old child have in the disaster that you always create? Not even the children escape the theft and disaster."
Luna also reported that items intended for babies, such as mattresses, later appear for sale on informal platforms like Facebook and Revolico.
"Neither the children escape, nor do the children have hope in this nation. It's no longer just the adults, who are given no rice or sugar, with power outages lasting 22 hours. Now it's also about the theft and the disaster affecting the children, who, if they were given something before, are now given nothing," he lamented.
Finally, the father demanded answers and measures against corruption in the distribution system: "If you are the ones saying that you provide, and you don’t, who is to blame? Who should be imprisoned, and who should be judged? Go see if those who are supposed to provide actually do, because the biggest thieves are in many positions that you have there, where you place them."
The video has over 21,000 views. However, so far, there has been no official response from the authorities regarding this complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Theft of Regulated Products in Cuba
What regulated products have been stolen from children in Cuba?
The regulated stolen products include essential items such as mattresses and toiletries that should be available for children. However, these products frequently appear for sale on informal platforms like Facebook and Revolico, reflecting corruption in the distribution system.
What has motivated the reports regarding the diversion of regulated products in Cuba?
The complaints, such as the one from Yuniel Luna, arise due to the lack of access to products that should be guaranteed by the State. The grievances focus on the unequal distribution of resources, where it is observed that in some regions, such as Havana, children receive more than in other parts of the country.
How is corruption manifesting itself in the distribution system of regulated products in Cuba?
Corruption in the distribution system is manifesting in the diversion and illegal sale of regulated products in the black market. This prevents products from reaching the people who need them most, such as children, and is a reflection of the government's inefficiency in controlling the fair distribution of resources.
What response has the Cuban government given to the allegations of theft of regulated products?
Until now, there has been no official response from the Cuban government regarding the reports of theft of regulated products made by citizens like Yuniel Luna. The lack of action and transparency in handling these cases has caused discontent and frustration among the populace.
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