Sale of "meat" in Las Tunas sparks outrage: there were only bones

The alleged sale of bones instead of meat in the province of Las Tunas has sparked a wave of outrage on social media, in a country where access to basic food has become a daily struggle for thousands of families.

The images were published on Facebook by the user Joankelin Sánchez, who shared photographs of what was supposedly meant to be meat intended for the population, but which barely show bones with any visible meat content.

"The meat has arrived for the people of Las Tunas... what about the meat?" wrote the internet user, in a message filled with irony. "If we say they are bones, we'll be called counter-revolutionary distorters," he added, reflecting the atmosphere of censorship and discrediting that often accompanies citizen complaints.

The post generated dozens of reactions and comments from users who reported similar situations in other provinces, where meat products—when they are available—arrive in minimal quantities, with poor quality, or at prices out of reach for most people.

The episode takes place amid a deep food crisis, characterized by shortages, inflation, and the collapse of the state distribution system. For many Cuban families, ensuring a daily meal with protein has become nearly impossible, forcing them to turn to the informal market or substitute essential foods.

Until now, the authorities have not provided explanations regarding the quality of the product or the images that have been circulated, as social unrest grows in response to a situation that occurs frequently and highlights the deteriorating basic supply on the Island.

The sale of bones as "meat" not only reflects the precariousness of the food system but also the disconnect between official discourse and the everyday reality of Cubans, for whom obtaining enough food remains one of the greatest challenges of daily life.