Domestic Trade

Almost half a million Cubans have gone three months without receiving salt in the stores of Artemisa

"It's not 200, daddy, give me a thousand": Controversial statement from the Minister of Commerce sparks criticism

Rice unloading continues at Cuban ports despite the massive blackout

Manuel Marrero announces a "reorganization" of domestic trade in Cuba

"Nobody escapes disaster": Cuban father denounces corruption in the sale of the basic children's supply basket

Rice ship unloads in Havana to ease delays in the basic food basket

Cuban government sets a price cap on rice, and vendors react by closing sales stalls in Camagüey

Cubans dedicate prayers to the "Santos Mandados"

The Cuban government announces delays in the regulated basic basket while prioritizing dollar stores

Cubans lash out at the government following the announcement of more dollar stores opening

Cuban government opens new dollar market in the center of Vedado

The MINCIN joins the dollarization by opening dozens of stores for "part of the population."

Two pounds of rice and 10 ounces of peas: the December ration arrives at warehouses in Santiago de Cuba

Cuban coffee is the "best in the world," according to TasteAtlas

The Havana government announces the temporary closure of the La Güinera market

State restaurant in Isabela de Sagua, destroyed by a fire in 2022, reopens

Irregular charges reported at La Cecilia restaurant in Havana

Official media highlight the arrival of rice and salt for the regulated family basket in Cuba

The Cuban regime shuts down 58 businesses for failing to comply with electronic payment regulations

Supply booklet: Habaneros have not received toothpaste for six months

The government distributes toothpaste for March in Las Tunas

Havana government closes the Chinese market for "serious violations."

What will the basic basket for September in Villa Clara contain?: "They expect decisions"

Cuban government denies announcement regarding new measures to "correct distortions"

Cuba without coffee and without oil for the basic basket in September

Rationing in Cuba: Residents of Havana receive their salt quotas for June and July in August

MINCIN officials hand-bottle the oil from the warehouse in Havana

The Cuban government confirms that the impact on the basic basket is due to a lack of funding

The government will provide one liter of dry wine and one liter of jam for the summer in Villa Clara

Bodega rice arrives in the eastern provinces nearly a month late

Nearly two months without receiving their "mandados": Neighbors in Palma Soriano protest outside their grocery store due to delays

"Clash of Titans": The Minister of Domestic Trade reports to the National Assembly

476 businesses in Cuba shut down due to a lack of electronic payment options

Commerce Director in Sancti Spíritus sentenced to eight years in prison for corruption

The new Minister of Foreign Trade is the great-nephew of Fidel and Raúl Castro

Minister of Commerce justifies shortages in warehouses: "We are completely dependent on imported products."

Minister of Domestic Trade visits store with eggs and milk in Cuba

Government will distribute an extra kilogram of rice in Matanzas: "It's free"

The Cuban government promises to deliver one more kilogram of rice in April and May

The government of Santiago de Cuba turns to private transporters to distribute the basic goods basket

Guantánamo without sugar or rice to complete the basic basket

45 establishments in Cuba have been closed for not allowing electronic payments

The government claims it is promoting the development of warehouses and the distribution of food

Cuba without sugar: "How do we sweeten our children's milk?"

Bad news for coffee producers in Villa Clara: The roasting plant has coffee, but it's missing the peas

Régimen cubano busca soluciones a la falta de leche: "¿Por qué las mipymes tienen?"

Cuban government confirms delivery of sugar with iron particles in warehouses

Cuban mother finds cockroach remains in store-bought bread: "If I hadn't noticed, I would have given that to my little girl."

The Cuban government blames "climatic conditions" for shortages in the standardized basket for January and February

Domestic Commerce owes supply books to nearly 2 million Cuban families

Government insists on suspending the ration book for Cubans after two months abroad

Thirty sacks of rice were seized from a Cuban state vehicle destined for the informal market

Five Cuban provinces will not receive rice for December due to "meteorological impacts."

Minister of Commerce warns about the increase in the price of the basic food basket in Cuba

The Minister of Domestic Trade states that they will maintain the ration book and denies rumors about its disappearance

Tense exchange between Esteban Lazo and the Minister of Commerce: "Don't let capitalism swallow us, girl!"

Government confirms shortage of food in the basic basket for December

Odyssey to buy soda in a store in Havana: "Enough already!"

The government of Pinar del Río promises 50 tons of pork and more than six tons of beef at year-end fairs

They scam a Cuban with 10 pounds of fake sugar: "It looks like sand from the sea or ashes of a dead person."