Cuba's Request for Help from UN's Food Programme Due to Worsening Food Shortages
Cuba's government has requested help from the UN's food programme due to worsening food shortages, specifically asking for powdered milk for children under seven. The country is facing shortages of milk, fuel, and medicines, with the government blaming US sanctions and critics pointing to government mismanagement.
Key Points
- Cuba's government asked the UN's food programme for help providing powdered milk to children under seven
- Shortages of milk, fuel, and medicines are common and worsening in Cuba
- Critics blame government mismanagement for the economic crisis, while the government attributes it to US sanctions