MINED talks about proper nutrition while Cuban children go to school without having breakfast

The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Cuba (MINED) published a message on its social media this Sunday marked by hypocrisy, speaking about children's right to proper nutrition and asserting that "access to adequate food at each stage of growth is a fundamental right."

According to the official post made on , accompanied by an illustration of a girl eating melon and the phrase "Eating healthy, our right," a balanced diet ensures full development.

However, the message contrasts –and can even be seen as offensive– with the reality that thousands of Cuban families are facing amid one of the worst economic, inflationary, and food crises in recent decades.

In many households, parents struggle to provide a breakfast for their children, who go to school having not eaten.

This is complemented by the constant complaints from families criticizing the poor quality of food in school cafeterias and boarding facilities, where food is often scarce and poorly prepared.

The regime's message is yet another example of its hypocrisy and cynicism when discussing "rights" that it is unable to guarantee, while hunger severely impacts the most vulnerable sectors, especially children.

In recent months, the child food crisis in Cuba has reached alarming levels. In places like Santiago de Cuba, it has become common to see children selling food on the street to support their families.

This reality, which would have caused a scandal in the past, is now normalized as part of daily life amidst the economic collapse. Activists and citizens have reported how childhood is being sacrificed in exchange for a few coins necessary for survival.

Independent reports indicate that children and adolescents take on economic responsibilities in dangerous environments, often without supervision or protection. Meanwhile, the official narrative continues to downplay the issue.

Recently, it was revealed that teenagers are trying to find work to assist their mothers, while most families struggle to provide even a breakfast.

According to a UNICEF report, one in every ten Cuban children suffers from severe food poverty, consuming only two of the eight essential foods necessary for their physical and mental development.

At the same time, , particularly in rural communities, and international organizations have warned that the current food situation should already be considered an emergency.