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The Ministry of Internal Trade announced that in the municipality of Calixto García, in Holguín, food products donated by the World Food Programme are being distributed to people in vulnerable situations.
The announcement, published on official networks, sparked a wave of critical comments from users questioning the actual scope of the aid.
In the post, MINCIN specified that the delivery is aimed at people in need within the territory, as part of the assistance programs. However, several citizens reacted by pointing out that the economic situation affects the majority of the population.
"I believe the word vulnerable should no longer be used because in that situation, more than 80% of the population is affected," wrote Elena Quintana Báez.
In the same vein, Dania Bataille remarked, “In Cuba, we are all vulnerable; many wage earners struggle to afford food, there is real hunger.”
Claims also emerged from other provinces. Maga Oscura stated that in San Cristóbal, Artemisa, they have not received anything and that the warehouses remain closed and empty.
Ana Castañeda expressed her hope that products will also be delivered in Guanajay. Madelin Hernández Zalgado stated that the oil intended for children and the elderly has disappeared in Sagua.
Some users questioned the selection criteria. Ariagne Benítez Consuegra asked whether the assistance is for the entire population or just for certain cases, while Rosmeris Castellano wrote: “I want someone to explain to me what they mean by vulnerability.”
For her part, Lorena Piopaz noted that in Regla, Havana, they only provided a bar of soap, a toothpaste, and toilet paper, and Ariuska Verys Parra asked what happens to children, the elderly, and the sick.
The reactions reflect the discomfort of citizens who believe that the category of needy people does not encompass the scale of the current economic crisis, characterized by low wages, insufficient pensions, and high prices in the informal market.
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