"I make 1,200 pesos (1.80) a day, so I have to work two days to buy a bottle of oil. It has been weeks since he ate meat. His last meal, last night, was a dish of white rice and fried banana."
"In Artemisa, Cuba's rural heartland just south of Havana, many farmers survive on scarce meals, unable to afford essentials, while cuts to the state procurement system leave crops to rot in the fields."
"The crisis, worsened by post-Covid inflation and US sanctions, drives some towards illegal charcoal trading or migration, as families split to survive."
Abraham Rodriguez, a 26-year-old farmer in Artemisa, Cuba, struggles to sustain himself on a daily income of 1,200 pesos. The economic situation has worsened post-Covid, making it difficult for farmers to afford essentials. Many crops rot in the fields due to cuts in the state procurement system. This crisis has led some farmers to illegal activities or migration. Yomar Matos, who recently turned to farming after losing his construction job, shares minimal resources with family members. Artemisa remains a vital agricultural region despite these challenges.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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